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.

(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

“Families with infants & toddlers in Los Angeles are struggling with access to affordable, high-quality child care. Expanding access gives working families the ability to enroll their child in a high-quality program where young children can thrive & experience lifelong benefits."

(1/3) @latimes reporter @kate_seq takes a deeper dive into the “Learning Begins at Birth" resolution unanimously approved by @LASchools earlier this week, which will support increased access to care for #babies & #toddlers. Read the article: latimes.com/california/sto… #BirthToThree

(4/4) Read @LASchools’ press release to learn more about their commitment to expanding #earlyed programs: lausd.org/apps/news/arti… #BirthToThree

(3/4) She emphasized the need to expand access to affordable, high-quality #childcare for families with #infants and #toddlers across LA County, as well as the importance of increasing access to #multilingual programs starting at #birth.

(1/4) Yesterday, @EarlyEdgeCA was proud to support the “Learning Begins at Birth: Growing LAUSD Early Learning Programs” resolution, introduced by @LASchools' Board Member @Kelly4LASchools and co-sponsored by Board Members Karla Griego and @NickMelvoinBD4.