We are living in a historic moment in California, with a monumental shift in how the Governor is prioritizing young children and their families. The governor has passed a budget deal that yields more than $2 billion in funding for comprehensive child development services, paving the way for more parents to be there the […]

Summer has arrived, and although most of LA’s schools may be on hiatus, the learning doesn’t stop for students or for teachers. What does a child collecting seashells on the beach have in common with an educator attending a professional development seminar? Quite a bit, it turns out: they’re both engaging in important preparation for […]

Every year, Child360 honors outstanding early educators throughout Los Angeles County with the Annual Child360 Early Educator of the Year Awards. Nominations came from community members and parents, to colleagues in the classroom. Meet this years’ winners: Graciela Ceja, Ceja Family Child Care – South LA Years teaching: 18  “This is the most important job: […]

The long, warm days of June signal the end of school and the beginning of summer. This month we’ve chosen three brand-new selections that put us in a June mood: One showcasing one of America’s universally adored father figures and the timeless lessons he teaches us; the rest harnessing the spirit of summer, (and also […]

Moms have an innate superpower to mold young minds and lives, and natural ability to step-up and deliver in the face of life’s many challenges. This month we give a shout-out to Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein (neé Sauceda), two LA moms who, courageously established their own publishing company—Lil’ Libros—to provide educational AND fun books […]