Your Child’s Future Begins Today

Supporting parents, providers and teachers in providing quality Early Learning opportunities to all California children starting at birth.

Your Child’s Future Begins Today

We advocate for policy changes and investments in high-quality Early Learning programs for children from birth to age 8.

Your Child’s Future Begins Today

We advocate for policy changes and investments in high-quality Early Learning programs for children from birth to age 8.

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Early Learning Teachers

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Language Learners

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Learning Programs

News from Early Edge California

Early Edge’s Year in Review: 2019

What a year it’s been here at Early Edge! As always, our work was led by our commitment to quality, first and foremost. Here are our top highlights of 2019 that reflect how we’re working towards quality Early Learning in California.

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NEW Video Series! Supporting California’s Dual Language Learners

Our Dual Language Learner (DLL) video series highlights the benefits of bilingual education in the early years and the ways that investing in teacher development can support children who are learning two languages.

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Statement on Governor Newsom’s 2020 Budget

Early Edge California and Kidango applaud the Governor for his continued investment in our state’s children and the teachers who support them. His budget proposal builds on the significant investments and growth in Early Learning programs that were contained in his budget last year.

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Early Learning Facts

of eligible infants and toddlers in California are enrolled in subsidized childcare programs.
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of Children Ages 5 and Under in California are Dual Language Learners
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In the last 10 years, the number of home-based child care providers in California has declined by
due mainly to the high cost of providing quality care and unlivable wages
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Resources/ Professional Development

Professional Development Opportunities for Early Learning Teachers

Please see our updated listing of upcoming professional development opportunities. Be sure to bookmark this page for updates throughout the year.  

Blog/ Early Learning

In Focus: Insights from Illinois’ Early Learning System

During our 2019 Early Learning Tour to Chicago, we visited two high-quality Early Learning programs and participated in six different panel discussions.