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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Empowering
Early Learning Teachers

Supporting Dual
Language Learners

Promoting Quality Early
Learning Programs

News from Early Edge California

Multilingual Learning Toolkit

Visit this innovative online hub for educators, administrators, and teacher education faculty supporting Multilingual Learners (MLs) in PreK-3rd Grade!

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Leading from Home / Guiando desde el Hogar

Early Edge California is seeking Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) providers and caregivers to participate in our Leading from Home initiative. Applications are now open, apply by May 31, 2023!

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Watch Governor Newsom’s special video message about TK!

California Governor Gavin Newsom has recorded a special message about Transitional Kindergarten (TK), a free, high-quality preschool option in our state.

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Early Learning Facts

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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

Opportunities and Benefits of Universal Transitional Kindergarten

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) will expand options for families while giving every child in California the opportunity to enter Kindergarten prepared to succeed.