The ever-evolving early care and education landscape is shifting once again with the start of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Initiative. Amidst the uncertainty of change, wonder of new opportunities, and sea of questions, Connections for Children (CFC) offers consistent, reliable support to child care providers and educators as we navigate UPK together.
UPK aims to build on what many early childhood educators and licensed providers have long championed: quality care and learning for all 3-and 4-year-olds in California. For the past 50 years, CFC has been dedicated to supporting your work, and this year is no different. We remain committed to building a stronger future for families and the early care and education community, working alongside you every step of the way.
This Fall, our early care and education community is coming together for a series of enriching conversations on UPK and early care. Join us for an exciting networking opportunity where you will learn how to enhance your program offerings, highlight what makes your services stand out, and take your child care business to the next level!
UPK is here, and so is CFC! Save the date for our first information session and look out for registration details coming soon:
- Stand Out in the New UPK Era: Support for LA Child Care Providers | Virtual Sessions Coming Soon
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM in ENGLISH
Miércoles, 23 de septiembre de 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Sesión en español
Register today!
For more information on Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), check out our website or contact Tondra Gardner, UPK Liaison, at tondrag@cfc-ca.org or (310) 452-3325, Ext. 233.
