13+ hour, 28+ min ago   (1745+ words) Why it matters: UCLA's Early Care and Education program has long provided a safe and reliable childcare option, according to students and faculty. Clemente Larraín, a doctoral student from Chile, chose UCLA because it offered subsidized childcare on campus. Clemente…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1142+ words) Many L.A. students don’t head home when the final school bell of the day rings. Instead, they head to an aftercare program on campus or elsewhere in the community. Finding a program can be simple, or tricky, depending on your location…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (412+ words) Parents could soon be headed for an even bigger child care crunch in California, experts say. That’s because the rollout of a new grade for 4-year-olds in the state’s public schools is having unintended consequences for child care businesses, according…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1748+ words) The backstory: The state fully implemented a new grade for 4-year-olds called transitional kindergarten last school year. But private child cares are losing that enrollment. Why it matters: Between 2019 and 2025, about 1,100 preschools have closed across California. Experts say parents will…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1622+ words) The backstory: The administration has proposed stripping many of Head Start’s regulations, saying it would provide more local flexibility. Head Start’s regulations dictate services beyond childcare — offering wrap-around supports like health screenings, which advocates fear will go away. No changes…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1702+ words) More details: Students aged 18 and younger are eligible if they are uninsured, enrolled in Medi-Cal, or identify as American Indian or Alaska Native. When will it happen? The superhero-themed clinic will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Main Health Facility…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (1749+ words) The city of Long Beach has proposed cutting library hours and laying off librarians to help balance its budget. In response, educators, the local library foundation and union leaders are pushing back, saying the city can’t afford to lose a…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1553+ words) One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. The Boyle Heights warehouse fire — and the stench of millions of pounds of rotting food that followed…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (1736+ words) What the data shows: In 2025, men accounted for 51% of bonding claims filed. It’s a massive shift from when the program first started in 2004, when men made up about 18% of applications. Why it matters: “We're in a very different place in…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (915+ words) One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. Karlo Campana, a father of three in Tustin, took four weeks of paid leave after the birth…...