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.

Under Proposed Trump Rule, Head Start Would Be English-Only

Aug 27

Detained at Green Card Interview: How a Bay Area Family Is Healing From Sudden Separation

Aug 21

San Francisco Is Expanding Access to Free or Discounted Childcare. How Do Families Sign Up?

Aug 17

Authorities Investigate Baby’s Death at San Francisco Childcare Home

Jul 30

These Advocates Say Black English Belongs in Preschool Classrooms

Jul 6

California Budget Expands Subsidized Childcare, Preschool for School Employees

Jul 1

California Parents on Waitlist for Subsidized Childcare Anxious Over Proposed Budget Cuts

Jun 4

California Advocates Want Newsom to Fulfill Promise to Fund Childcare Spaces

May 13

As Transitional Kindergarten Grows, Hundreds of Child Care Centers Close

May 11

Struggling Bay Area Schools Get New Life as Badly Needed Child Care Centers

Apr 30

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