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Mayor London Breed Announces $25 Million Early Education Economic Recovery Program
The City will provide $25 million in grants and zero-interest loans to child care providers to help minimize the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic

Supporting Early Care and Education During COVID-19
The early care and education system plays a vital role for children, families, and communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unparalleled crisis in California’s

Reopening in a Pandemic: Provider Ideas & Experiences
Early educators have experienced tremendous challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but their dedication to serving children and families has remained consistent. As they reopen

Reopening in a Pandemic: Early Learning Matters
Early educators have experienced tremendous challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but their dedication to serving children and families has remained consistent. As they reopen

Early Care and Education During a Pandemic: Teacher Profiles
COVID-19 has changed the pace of neighborhoods and our daily routines in San Francisco, but access to resources and public services continues to be a

Resiliency: This Is What Our Emergency Child Care System Represents
By Ingrid Mezquita, Executive Director, San Francisco Office of Early Care and Education For the past two months, San Francisco, along with the rest of

Early Care and Education During a Pandemic: High Quality Care Matters, Especially During COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed the pace of neighborhoods and our daily routines in San Francisco, but access to resources and public services continues to be a

Early Care and Education During a Pandemic: Staying Connected to Children and Families Virtually
COVID-19 has changed the pace of neighborhoods and our daily routines in San Francisco, but access to resources and public services continues to be a

Early Care and Education During a Pandemic: Providing Child Care for Essential Workers
COVID-19 has changed the pace of neighborhoods and our daily routines in San Francisco, but access to resources and public services continues to be a

The CARES 2.0 Application is NOW OPEN!
OECE is excited to announce the opening of Spring 2020 CARES 2.0 applications! Applications are due no later than May 15, 2020. Learn more and

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and Resources
Dear families and early learning partners, The viral outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) has created deep concerns for our families and community both locally and beyond.

Mayor London Breed And Board Of Supervisors President Norman Yee Announce Distribution Of $30 Million For Early Childhood Educators
Mayor London N. Breed, along with Board of Supervisors President Norman Yee and the Office of Early Care and Education (OECE), today announced the distribution