Early Edge

(1/3) Affordable, high-quality child care is essential for families of young children across California. It allows parents to work, provide for their kids, and have peace of mind knowing their babies and toddlers are safe, nurtured, and supported.

Happening tomorrow, 5/6! Join @BlackECECA, @CalTog, @CatalystCali, & @EarlyEdgeCA for the second session of our 3-part webinar series, “Honoring Home Language: Black (English) Language, History, and Early Literacy Development” at 1 pm (PT). us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #BlackECE

Happy #NationalTeacherDay! 🍎🎉 Teachers play an important role in a young child's life and development. At @EarlyEdgeCA, we recognize the importance of our #EarlyLearning and Care teachers and are invested in their success. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher

The knowledge brief series, The Brilliance & Importance of Affirming Black (English) Language in ECE, is proud to launch Vol 3: Honoring #BlackLanguage in Early Learning: Foundations for Literacy Development. blackece.org/blackenglish/ @BlackECECA @CalTog @CatalystCali @EarlyEdgeCA

We stand w/ Benu Chhabra & all #childcare providers participating in #DayWithoutChildCare. In the Bay Area? Check the flyer to learn more about what the Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network & @Parent_Voices will be doing on that day to support. bit.ly/DWOCC2026

(2/2) Learn more about the activities and events planned throughout the month that you can uplift or engage with: ncit.org/may-all-babies… Let’s come together to ensure that every baby thrives! 🚼🍼 #BirthToThree #InfantAndToddlerWellness #NationalCollaborativeIT

(1/2) We're celebrating #MayAllBabiesThrive Month! 🎉 @EarlyEdgeCA is joining @NCITorg & the early childhood community during the month of May in raising the alarm for needed investments & solutions for the key issues impacting #infants & #toddlers.

(3/3) Read the full article 👇 edsource.org/2026/report-qu… #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ECE #EarlyEdge #CaliforniaECE #EarlyLearning

(2/3) @EarlyEdgeCA Executive Director Patricia Lozano spoke with @EdSource's Betty Marquez and Mallika Seshadri about what that vision looks like in practice. A system where families have a clear path from birth, and navigating care is simple, not stressful.

(1/3) Big things are happening for CA's youngest learners.🎉 W/ the release of the @PreschoolToday's 2025 State of Preschool Yearbook & @LASchools' landmark board resolution to expand ELC for infants/toddlers, momentum is building toward a true birth-to-kindergarten system in CA.

(4/4) Read the full series: californianstogether.org/dll-blog-serie…

(3/4) The first blog, authored by @PIQEUSA, unpacks community needs and proposes solutions for improving family-school education and provides comprehensive strategies for improving dual language instruction. Read the first blog here: californianstogether.org/dll-family-eng…

(2/4) This is just one finding from the Dual Language Learner Master Plan Advocates, a group of organizations dedicated to improving support for dual language learners. \

(1/4) Families want to be active participants in ensuring their young children can maintain their home language and culture, but stronger family-school partnerships are needed to make this a reality.

A priority area in @EarlyEdgeCA's 2026 Policy Agenda focuses on increasing access to high-quality, affordable #infant & #toddler care by addressing the urgent shortage facing families across California. Read our policy agenda to learn more: earlyedgecalifornia.org/early-edge-cal… #BirthToThree

✨ Join @BlackECECA @CalTog @CatalystCali @EarlyEdgeCA for “Honoring Home Language: #BlackEnglish, History, & Early Literacy Development” on May 6th w/ special guest speakers, Dr. Jamilia Lyiscott & T’Shaka Bailey moderated by Dr. Ash from #BlackECE. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Happening today, 4/27, from 4-6pm! ⚠️ The Campaign for College Opportunity and partners will host a Lieutenant Governor Candidate Forum. Join us to hear candidates discuss key issues shaping California’s education and workforce pipeline. Register here: engageforedu.org/event/2026-lie…

(3/3) For basic needs center staff to support #studentparents, the guide includes: ⭐ Information about #SB271 ⭐ How to Satisfy SB 271 Requirements ⭐ Frequently Asked Questions ⭐ Key Early Learning & Child Care Resources

(2/3) To support the successful implementation of #SB271, @EarlyEdgeCA & @CARRNetwork have developed this new guide intended as a resource for basic needs centers at CCC, CSU, & UC campuses, to connect student parents w/ local child care resource & referral agencies, per SB 271.

(1/3) Launching Today! 🎉 Senate Bill 271 Implementation Guide for Basic Needs Centers at Colleges & Universities 🏫 Download the #SB271 resource guide: earlyedgecalifornia.org/senate-bill-27… SB 271 author: @SenEloiseReyes SB 271 co-sponsors: @EarlyEdgeCA @_UCSA @csustudents @SSCCC_OFFICIAL

(4/4) By the end of the session, participants will understand the impact of immigration policies, have an understanding of Safe Spaces policies, and leave with actionable resources to support immigrant families’ safety, belonging, and developmental growth.

(3/4) This session will examine how policy changes influence families’ ability to access programs and the emotional and practical challenges children may face.

(1/4) Attending the 2026 #CAAEYC Conference? 📷 Join @EarlyEdgeCA and @KidsPartnership for our session, "ALL IN for Safe ECE Spaces" this Sunday, April 26, at the Pasadena Convention Center! Learn more: conference.caeyc.org @CAAEYC #ECE