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This is a message from the California Department of Education (CDE), Early Learning and Care Division (ELCD). Recently the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released the following information regarding the Paycheck Protection Program and other financial business supports for small … [Read more...] about Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans Now Available for Small Child Care Businesses

Applications for Round 2 of the California COVID-19 Relief Grant Program are now open. This program provides grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions, including child care. Apply by … [Read more...] about Breaking News: Round 2 of the California COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Now Open

As a member of the early care and education workforce, you are included in Phase 1B Tier 1 of the California COVID-19 Vaccine Plan. It is estimated that vaccination will begin for everyone in Phase 1B in early February. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has created a variety of … [Read more...] about Breaking News: Vaccinations for Child Care Workers Coming in February

The pillar principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are on our hearts and minds today and every day. Equality. Rights. Peace. Love. We must continue to fight for equal rights and tear down and rebuild the systems built upon the unfair treatment of Black, Latinx, indigenous people and others. The … [Read more...] about Honoring the Principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Classroom and at Home

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has revised the COVID-19 “Guidance for Early Care and Education Providers” and reformatted it into a checklist. The guidance is available for download here. Please note: the latest updates and revisions are highlighted in yellow. … [Read more...] about Breaking News: New Guidance for Early Care and Education Providers Available Now

No Kid Hungry is pleased to release a new grant opportunity to increase food security among children from birth – five years old. Community organizations, early child care centers, healthcare providers and others working to ensure vulnerable young children have access to healthy food are … [Read more...] about Educator Info: New Funding Available Through No Kid Hungry!