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It’s almost time to start calling us the Department of Early Childhood. Here’s what you need to know.
The final steps uniting the San Francisco Office of Early Childhood Education and First 5 San Francisco will become official in the next couple of

Information Session Video: COVID-19 vaccine for children ages six months–4 years
On June 21, the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) and Department of Early Childhood (DEC) hosted an Information Session on the COVID-19 vaccine

Landmark Pay Raise Initiative for Early Educators in City-Funded Programs
Mayor Breed Announces Landmark Pay Raise Initiative for Early Educators in City-Funded Programs $60 million in annual city funding through the Office of Early Care

Webinar Series – What Every Policy Maker Should Know About Early Childhood Education: Dr. Cynthia Osborne on the Prennatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap
San Francisco is on the precipice of some very exciting advancements in early childhood. Prop C, and the initiatives that preceded it indicated a huge

Webinar Series – What Every Policy Maker Should Know About Early Childhood Education: Dr. Yoonjeon Kim and Dr. Caitlin McLean on Building a Highly Qualified, Well-Compensated Early Educator Workforce
San Francisco is on the precipice of some very exciting advancements in early childhood. Prop C, and the initiatives that preceded it indicated a huge

Webinar Series – What Every Policy Maker Should Know About Early Childhood Education: Steven Barnett on San Francisco’s Path Less Travelled
San Francisco is on the precipice of some very exciting advancements in early childhood. Prop C, and the initiatives that preceded it indicated a huge

Baby Prop C Fact Sheet – Legal Uses and Allocations
Baby Prop C Fact Sheet – Legal Uses and Allocations Legislation & Community Engagement On June 5, 2018, 51% of the San Francisco electorate

The California State Supreme Court Upholds Proposition C
The California State Supreme Court Upholds Proposition C! Nearly three years after SF voters passed the proposition, Prop C will direct approximately $100 million to

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