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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

Statement and Resources on Family Detainment at the Mexican Border
OECE’s work is grounded in the belief that all families have the right to thrive. We strongly support San Francisco’s status as a sanctuary city

2018 Excellence in Teaching Awards
Congratulations to this year’s Excellence in Teaching Award Winners! Click the video links below to learn more about their amazing work: Kai Ming Head

Introducing the new Early Learning Scholarship (ELS)!
On July 1, 2017 the Office of Early Care and Education launched San Francisco’s new Early Learning Scholarship Program (ELS). The ELS provides eligible San