Early Childhood Education and CareEarly Childhood Education and Care

KQED’s early childhood education and care reporting beat covers early childhood development policy and practices in the Bay Area and across California. We tell the stories of community members, especially marginalized families and workers, who are most affected by policies aimed at addressing early education and child care.

Santa Cruz County Head Start to be Run by New Agency, Following Shutdown Crisis

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Government Reopens, but Santa Cruz Head Start Families Still Face Child Care Crisis

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A Pumpkin Patch Brings Joy to Kids in San Francisco’s Tenderloin Neighborhood

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How Are Child Care Costs Affecting the Lives of Bay Area Families? You Told Us

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California Landlord Accused of Evicting Child Care Provider Settles Discrimination Complaint

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A woman teacher leans over and smiles at two young students in a classroom.

New California Law Gives Early Educators a Seat on Teacher Standards Board

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Tell Us: How Much Do You Pay for Child Care in the Bay Area?

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Alameda County Is Giving Cash to Child Care Providers. Other Bay Area Counties Are Envious

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Launches in San Francisco

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This New North Bay Child Care Center Is Adapting to Climate Change

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KQED’s early childhood education and care reporting is supported by a grant from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
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