Press Release: San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and City Officials Launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Every child in the City is eligible to receive a free book monthly until their 5th birthday San Francisco, CA – September 12, 2025 – In a historic expansion of […]
Press Release: San Francisco Department of Early Childhood Announces Early Connections

San Francisco, CA — The Department of Early Childhood (DEC), the city’s largest funder of early childhood programs dedicated to the safe and healthy development of young children, is proud […]
Press Release: The San Francisco Department of Early Childhood Invests $15 Million in Pathways Program to Strengthen Early Education Workforce

San Francisco – The Department of Early Childhood (DEC) is investing boldly in the future of early childhood education by launching its Early Educator Pathways Program. Over the next two […]
Press Release: Mayor Breed Announces Budget Investments to Expand Early Child Care Efforts

In partnership with Supervisor Melgar, the proposed initiatives will build on the City’s groundbreaking early education and child care initiatives by expanding eligibility to moderate income families and piloting extended-hour […]
Press Release: Nature-filled Play Areas Coming to Child Care Sites Across San Francisco

Benefits include better mental health and creativity. SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Ten San Francisco child care centers and family child care homes have been transformed into nature-filled oases that inspire […]
Press Release: Mayor Breed’s Children and Family Recovery Plan Delivers Major Results in Early Care and Education

This press release was originally published February 27, 2024 on SF.GOV. Read the original here. Landmark educator pay initiative and investments in facilities and vouchers for low-income families has dramatically doubled […]