Early Childhood Education and CareEarly Childhood Education and Care

KQED’s early childhood education and care reporting beat covers early childhood development policy and practices in the Bay Area and across California. We tell the stories of community members, especially marginalized families and workers, who are most affected by policies aimed at addressing early education and child care.

How This Classroom on Wheels Is Meeting Oakland's Unhoused Kids Where They Are

Jun 27

California School District Finds a Way to Bring Absent Kids Back to Class

Jun 19

Home Visits for Lower-Income Moms Among California Programs Facing Budget Cuts

Jun 15

What to Expect When Enrolling Your Child in Transitional Kindergarten

Jun 13

As California's Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment Grows, Parents Must Make Big Choices

Jun 12

California Struggles With Classroom Space For Transitional Kindergarten

Jun 11

California Teacher Shortage Hinders Transitional Kindergarten and Bilingual Education Goals

Jun 10

State Court Upholds Alameda County Tax Measure Yielding Hundreds of Millions for Child Care

Apr 26

California Preschools Wrestle to Comply With State’s Tightened Suspension Rules

Apr 16

Babies and Toddlers With Developmental Delays Are Entitled to Care. Many Aren't Getting It

Mar 27

KQED’s early childhood education and care reporting is supported by a grant from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.