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In recent years, California has made significant investments to increase access to high-quality #EarlyLearning and Care opportunities for our state’s youngest learners. Groundbreaking initiatives—such as the creation of Child Care Providers United, a new labor union and collective bargaining contracts for Family Child Care (FCC) and Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) providers, increased investments in subsidized child care spaces and preschool programs, and the expansion of Universal Transitional Kindergarten (TK)—have demonstrated California’s commitment to building a robust mixed-delivery Early Learning and Care system that supports the state’s diverse children, families, and Early Learning and Care workforce. In our new blog, learn more about California's mixed-delivery system and the opportunities that our state has to build upon current momentum in order to ensure the system is well-funded and equipped to serve more young children, especially #infants and #toddlers. Learn more: https://ow.ly/4pzj50R3oeW #childcare #FFNcare #UTK

Let's talk about the importance of legacy building in early childhood education. When I speak at events, I often notice ECEs getting quiet when I mention the legacies they're creating in their centers and classrooms. This video is a reminder that you are a legacy builder, even if you sometimes feel like you aren't! By providing children and families with the right tools, you are setting them up for lifelong success. Remember, every interaction and lesson leaves a lasting impact. Embrace your role and know that you are shaping the future, one child at a time. #TheECC #TheEarlyChildhoodCoach #registeredearlychildhoodeducator #childcareprovider #childcaredirectors #childcaresuccesssummit #childcarecenter #daycareteacher #childcareboss #earlychildhoodlearning #childcareowner #eduprenur #preschoolowner #childcareconsultant #blackteachers #playbasededucator #prekteacher #childledlearning #playbasedlearning #playtolearn #daycareprovider

“Keep it simple”—a principle that applies in just about every line of work. Think you have it down pat? Try this: Describe all the steps for someone to put on and zip up a coat. Oh, and that someone is a two year old who is still developing the language and physical dexterity required for the task. Plus there are 10 of them all waiting to go outside. Welcome to a day in the life of an early childhood educator! Developing and delivering high-quality, age-appropriate education is more complex than it seems. We asked parents to share some memorable moments from their family’s experience in child care. We love reading these stories, so keep ‘em coming. #EarlyChildhoodEducators #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarlyLearning #ChildCare

💡#DidYouKnow: 67% of Louisiana’s children birth to age four have both parents, or their single parent, in the workforce, and as a result, need to spend a significant amount of time in child care? Yet, early child care and education in our state can cost as much as public in-state college tuition, making it unaffordable for many families. 💡 #LAEarlyEdMonth #ChildCareIsEssential #ChildCareImpactsEveryone Learn more about the impact that the early care and education sector in Louisiana has on the workforce by visiting policyinstitutela.org!

Expanding quality early learning access is the key to academic equity later in life and so much more.

🌟 Hello Pasco and Hernando families, Are you struggling to find affordable, quality child care? The School Readiness (SR) program may be able to help you! 🙌 If you have children aged birth to 12 years old, you might be eligible for financial assistance. SR funds cover part of your child care costs based on your income and risk factors. Plus, every child gets a developmental screening and referrals to health and educational specialists if needed. 🧸 Want to know if you qualify? Check out the general eligibility requirements now! 💡 #SchoolReadiness #ChildCare #ParentingSupport #AffordableChildCare #EarlyLearning #FamilyAssistance

💡#DidYouKnow: 67% of Louisiana’s children birth to age four have both parents, or their single parent, in the workforce, and as a result, need to spend a significant amount of time in child care? Yet, early child care and education in our state can cost as much as public in-state college tuition, making it unaffordable for many families. #LAEarlyEdMonth #ChildCareIsEssential #ChildCareImpactsEveryone Learn more about the impact that the early care and education sector in Louisiana has on the workforce by visiting policyinstitutela.org!

🔥 Hot off the press 📰 ... the most comprehensive overview of the latest #trends and #insights shaping the current landscape in #childcare. If you build, manage, and/or grow high-quality early childhood programs, check out the just released "Building the Future of Early Childhood Education: 2024 Industry Snapshot Report". Inside this report you will find information on:  📸 the current state of #childcare as it relates to #enrollment, #staffing, #salary and #tuition rates; 📸 the top center #management and #operation #strategies utilized by center directors; 📸 the most common teaching #methodologies and #curriculum tools being implemented by educators; 📸 what center leaders are #prioritizing in 2024 Download your copy of "Building the Future of Early Childhood Education: 2024 Industry #SnapshotReport" here: https://lnkd.in/e8Y6jsvB

A few startling facts about American child care: 🌵 Over 51% of kids live in a child care desert. 🎓 Child care costs more than in-state college tuition in 26 states. 💩 Only 10% of child care programs are considered high quality. #childcare #onsitechildcare

Purnima Tanuku OBE, Chief Executive of National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) shared the following insights on the Kindred Squared report: “This report from Kindred Squared demonstrates the disconnect between parental expectations and school teachers’ requirements. Children who attend high quality early education and care places are supported by practitioners in a whole range of life skills and building blocks for learning. Nurseries and early years professionals work in partnership with parents to identify and support children’s individual needs. This is why it’s so crucial that all children have access to these places which lead to children having the right social and learning skills to begin their schooling.” Learn more: A parent’s guide to weaning and toilet training (free factsheet) ➡ https://lnkd.in/e6PP9ChU https://lnkd.in/eDR4mJF3) Kindred Squared's report ➡ https://lnkd.in/ez8wmH7G #EarlyYearsTraining #NurseryTraining #ChildcareTraining #Nurseries #EarlyYears #Childcare #Education #Nursery #EYFS #FoundationPhase #ELC