Center for the Study of Child Care Employment at UC Berkeley
@cscce.bsky.social
The national leader in early care and education workforce research and policy since 1999.
Educators should be respected, valued and guaranteed economic dignity. Join us in championing early childhood educators' rights, raises, and respect!
Educators should be respected, valued and guaranteed economic dignity. Join us in championing early childhood educators' rights, raises, and respect!
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CSCCE’s new analysis shows the percentage of early educators who are immigrants in each state, from less than 5% in seven states to 38% in Florida. As the administration ramps up its anti-immigrant actions, children, families, & communities are being traumatized.
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ICYMI --- CSCCE's 2024 Early Childhood Workforce Index has an interactive state-by-state map analysis of the ECE workforce, complete with policy recommendations and more!
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July 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
ICYMI --- CSCCE's 2024 Early Childhood Workforce Index has an interactive state-by-state map analysis of the ECE workforce, complete with policy recommendations and more!
cscce.berkeley.edu/workforce-in...
cscce.berkeley.edu/workforce-in...
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When we show up, we win! In our last contract, #CCPUCalifornia won a life-saving victory: health care benefits. "For the first time, I could cover my out‑of‑pocket medical costs and focus on healing instead of juggling bills," says union sister Pamela Rocha.
July 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
When we show up, we win! In our last contract, #CCPUCalifornia won a life-saving victory: health care benefits. "For the first time, I could cover my out‑of‑pocket medical costs and focus on healing instead of juggling bills," says union sister Pamela Rocha.
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Our hearts are broken for union sister Patricia 💔 who is closing her child care because she can't afford to keep it open AND take care of her health. When providers close, kids and families fall through the cracks.
July 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Our hearts are broken for union sister Patricia 💔 who is closing her child care because she can't afford to keep it open AND take care of her health. When providers close, kids and families fall through the cracks.
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No more empty promises @GavinNewsom 🙅❌ your administration has failed to deliver on your commitment to moving to the #truecostofcare and we don't have a next bargaining date for 2 more weeks!
July 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
No more empty promises @GavinNewsom 🙅❌ your administration has failed to deliver on your commitment to moving to the #truecostofcare and we don't have a next bargaining date for 2 more weeks!
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Child care shouldn’t cost more than college. Or pay less than minimum wage.
Families can’t afford it. Centers are struggling to stay open. Early childhood educators deserve better.
Families can’t afford it. Centers are struggling to stay open. Early childhood educators deserve better.
July 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Child care shouldn’t cost more than college. Or pay less than minimum wage.
Families can’t afford it. Centers are struggling to stay open. Early childhood educators deserve better.
Families can’t afford it. Centers are struggling to stay open. Early childhood educators deserve better.
How did our present-day early care and education system take shape? Public kindergarten, day nurseries, Head Start, and tax credits did not appear overnight; each emerged from struggles over whose children deserved public support and who would do the care work.
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ECHOES: Early Childhood History, Organizing, Ethos, and Strategy Project - Center for the Study of Child Care Employment
About ECHOES How did we come to have our present-day early care and education (ECE) system? How do inequities echo through time in the system? How have people b
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July 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
How did our present-day early care and education system take shape? Public kindergarten, day nurseries, Head Start, and tax credits did not appear overnight; each emerged from struggles over whose children deserved public support and who would do the care work.
cscce.berkeley.edu/projects/ech...
cscce.berkeley.edu/projects/ech...
Early childhood educators are skilled professionals—many with college degrees and 15+ years of experience—yet 43 percent of educator families rely on public safety nets to get by. Explore key findings & policy solutions in the 2024 Early Childhood Workforce Index.
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Infographic: 2024 Early Childhood Workforce Index - Center for the Study of Child Care Employment
This infographic highlights key findings and policy solutions from the 2024 Early Childhood Workforce Index.
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July 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Early childhood educators are skilled professionals—many with college degrees and 15+ years of experience—yet 43 percent of educator families rely on public safety nets to get by. Explore key findings & policy solutions in the 2024 Early Childhood Workforce Index.
cscce.berkeley.edu/publications...
cscce.berkeley.edu/publications...
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CSCCE’s new analysis shows the percentage of early educators who are immigrants in each state, from less than 5% in seven states to 38% in Florida. As the administration ramps up its anti-immigrant actions, children, families, & communities are being traumatized.
cscce.berkeley.edu/publications...
cscce.berkeley.edu/publications...
July 17, 2025 at 2:59 AM
CSCCE’s new analysis shows the percentage of early educators who are immigrants in each state, from less than 5% in seven states to 38% in Florida. As the administration ramps up its anti-immigrant actions, children, families, & communities are being traumatized.
cscce.berkeley.edu/publications...
cscce.berkeley.edu/publications...
Monitoring the pulse of #ECE #workforce is essential for providers, policymakers, & families alike. #Childcare employment across the US continued to hold steady in June at 1.1 million jobs, according to our analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report.
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July 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Monitoring the pulse of #ECE #workforce is essential for providers, policymakers, & families alike. #Childcare employment across the US continued to hold steady in June at 1.1 million jobs, according to our analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report.
cscce.berkeley.edu/publications...
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This Economic Policy Institute EPI recent report shows how Trump’s deportation agenda will destroy millions of jobs, with both immigrants and U.S.-born workers suffering job losses, particularly in construction and child care.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This Economic Policy Institute EPI recent report shows how Trump’s deportation agenda will destroy millions of jobs, with both immigrants and U.S.-born workers suffering job losses, particularly in construction and child care.
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Child care teachers in the US make about $32,000 a year. This (and tough working conditions) has created mass child care teacher shortages & extremely high turnover rates.Our child care industry has long relied on immigrants, especially in big cities. My latest:
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America’s child care system relies on immigrants. Without them, it could collapse - The Hechinger Report
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Maggi’s home in a suburban neighborhood here is a haven for local families. It’s a place where after just a few weeks in Maggi’s family-run child care program this spring, one pres...
hechingerreport.org
July 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Child care teachers in the US make about $32,000 a year. This (and tough working conditions) has created mass child care teacher shortages & extremely high turnover rates.Our child care industry has long relied on immigrants, especially in big cities. My latest:
hechingerreport.org/americas-chi...
hechingerreport.org/americas-chi...
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Child care providers provide round-the-clock QUALITY child care, but with the state paying us less than minimum wage, "we cannot continue to do it and keep our doors open," says union sister Charlotte Neal.
📰 @kcranews.bsky.social:
www.kcra.com/article/chil...
📰 @kcranews.bsky.social:
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Child care providers rally at California State Capitol for higher wages
Hundreds of child care providers gathered outside the California state capitol to demand higher wages as contract negotiations with the state remain stalled.
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July 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Child care providers provide round-the-clock QUALITY child care, but with the state paying us less than minimum wage, "we cannot continue to do it and keep our doors open," says union sister Charlotte Neal.
📰 @kcranews.bsky.social:
www.kcra.com/article/chil...
📰 @kcranews.bsky.social:
www.kcra.com/article/chil...
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America's child care system relies on immigrants. Without them, it could collapse. Important story from @jackiemader.bsky.social on how the Trump administration's policies will make it harder for families to access care and impact kindergarten readiness over time hechingerreport.org/americas-chi...
America’s child care system relies on immigrants. Without them, it could collapse - The Hechinger Report
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Maggi’s home in a suburban neighborhood here is a haven for local families. It’s a place where after just a few weeks in Maggi’s family-run child care program this spring, one pres...
hechingerreport.org
July 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
America's child care system relies on immigrants. Without them, it could collapse. Important story from @jackiemader.bsky.social on how the Trump administration's policies will make it harder for families to access care and impact kindergarten readiness over time hechingerreport.org/americas-chi...
CSCCE’s new analysis shows the percentage of early educators who are immigrants in each state, from less than 5% in seven states to 38% in Florida. As the administration ramps up its anti-immigrant actions, children, families, & communities are being traumatized.
cscce.berkeley.edu/publications...
cscce.berkeley.edu/publications...
July 17, 2025 at 2:59 AM
CSCCE’s new analysis shows the percentage of early educators who are immigrants in each state, from less than 5% in seven states to 38% in Florida. As the administration ramps up its anti-immigrant actions, children, families, & communities are being traumatized.
cscce.berkeley.edu/publications...
cscce.berkeley.edu/publications...
Apply today to join our team!
Apply for the Operations Director position at CSCCE --->> cscce.berkeley.edu/about-us/job...
Apply for the Operations Director position at CSCCE --->> cscce.berkeley.edu/about-us/job...
July 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Apply today to join our team!
Apply for the Operations Director position at CSCCE --->> cscce.berkeley.edu/about-us/job...
Apply for the Operations Director position at CSCCE --->> cscce.berkeley.edu/about-us/job...
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Thank you, Senator Thom Tillis, for standing up for families like Angel's across the country. The One Big Beautiful Bill will hurt American babies. Please stand with them. CALL your senators today & ask them to protect families and vote no on this bill. There is STILL TIME: thinkbabies.org/medicaid
Tell Senators: Oppose Cuts that Harm Babies
Urge Congress to protect healthcare and food access for babies and families.
thinkbabies.org
June 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Thank you, Senator Thom Tillis, for standing up for families like Angel's across the country. The One Big Beautiful Bill will hurt American babies. Please stand with them. CALL your senators today & ask them to protect families and vote no on this bill. There is STILL TIME: thinkbabies.org/medicaid
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Child care is in crisis!🚨Providers like Patricia Moran are being forced to close their doors due to low pay from the state, ripping essential, affordable child care from families.
June 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Child care is in crisis!🚨Providers like Patricia Moran are being forced to close their doors due to low pay from the state, ripping essential, affordable child care from families.
1/2. This week the Senate advanced a version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that slashes Medicaid, SNAP, and other critical supports for families with children. Leading analysts are warning these cuts will deeply harm kids and their caregivers. cscce.berkeley.edu/workforce-in...
Early Educator Pay & Economic Insecurity Across the States – Early Childhood Workforce Index 2024 – CSCCE
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June 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
1/2. This week the Senate advanced a version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that slashes Medicaid, SNAP, and other critical supports for families with children. Leading analysts are warning these cuts will deeply harm kids and their caregivers. cscce.berkeley.edu/workforce-in...
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As we celebrate 25 years of groundbreaking and innovative work, we're still evolving! These are new roles at CSCCE, and we're looking to add dynamic and experienced leaders to our team who are committed to supporting our purpose and future growth.
Please share!
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Development Director - Center for the Study of Child Care Employment
Collaborate with project staff, funders, and partners to create and implement fund development strategies for a dynamic organization with innovative,
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June 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As we celebrate 25 years of groundbreaking and innovative work, we're still evolving! These are new roles at CSCCE, and we're looking to add dynamic and experienced leaders to our team who are committed to supporting our purpose and future growth.
Please share!
cscce.berkeley.edu/about-us/job...
Please share!
cscce.berkeley.edu/about-us/job...
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We're hiring for the positions of Operations Director and Development Director.
Please share with your network and apply if interested!
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Please share with your network and apply if interested!
cscce.berkeley.edu/about-us/job...
June 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We're hiring for the positions of Operations Director and Development Director.
Please share with your network and apply if interested!
cscce.berkeley.edu/about-us/job...
Please share with your network and apply if interested!
cscce.berkeley.edu/about-us/job...
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SNAP helps families eat. That’s it. That’s the post.
Take action: bit.ly/4hrdXT1
Take action: bit.ly/4hrdXT1
June 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
SNAP helps families eat. That’s it. That’s the post.
Take action: bit.ly/4hrdXT1
Take action: bit.ly/4hrdXT1
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"Families should not have to fight this hard to survive childbirth, recover or care for a newborn....Medicaid saved my life and gave Marleigh the chance to live hers." - Angel P., North Carolina.
Read Angel's story on how Medicaid saved her daughter's life:
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Read Angel's story on how Medicaid saved her daughter's life:
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Medicaid was a lifeline for me and my baby. Congress must protect it • NC Newsline
a young mother details how the North Carolina's Medicaid health insurance program enabled her to receive the pregnancy care she needed
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June 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
"Families should not have to fight this hard to survive childbirth, recover or care for a newborn....Medicaid saved my life and gave Marleigh the chance to live hers." - Angel P., North Carolina.
Read Angel's story on how Medicaid saved her daughter's life:
ncnewsline.com/2025/06/25/m...
Read Angel's story on how Medicaid saved her daughter's life:
ncnewsline.com/2025/06/25/m...
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Read more about why Medicaid is critical to Dena and her family in The Oklahoman: bit.ly/4k41F3y
There’s nothing beautiful about a policy that takes health care away from sick kids | Opinion
If Medicaid cuts go through, and doctors’ offices are forced to close or states pull back on funding services, what happens to families like mine?
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June 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Read more about why Medicaid is critical to Dena and her family in The Oklahoman: bit.ly/4k41F3y
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"My son Eli came to me through Oklahoma’s foster care system. He was born w/ a congenital heart defect that required 3 open-heart surgeries before kindergarten. He’s also neurodiverse and needs support from multiple specialists....love alone doesn’t meet medical needs or cover therapy bills."
June 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"My son Eli came to me through Oklahoma’s foster care system. He was born w/ a congenital heart defect that required 3 open-heart surgeries before kindergarten. He’s also neurodiverse and needs support from multiple specialists....love alone doesn’t meet medical needs or cover therapy bills."
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CALL YOUR SENATORS TODAY. There is still time to make your voice heard before they vote. thinkbabies.org/medicaid
Tell Senators: Oppose Cuts that Harm Babies
Urge Congress to protect healthcare and food access for babies and families.
thinkbabies.org
June 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
CALL YOUR SENATORS TODAY. There is still time to make your voice heard before they vote. thinkbabies.org/medicaid