Big news for little learners in California! @CAUniversalPreK is here to spark curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning. Let's #GetThemOnTheirWay today! Learn more about #UPK and how to find programs in your community: cauniversalprek.org/families/
JAMA Pediatrics editorial: "Important Role of Social Policies to Prevent Child Maltreatment" by Lauren E. Wisk, PhD@1,2; Kathryn M. Leifheit, PhD, MSPH@2. Published online January 26, 2026.
💬 Editorial: Social policies such as universal pre-kindergarten (#UPK), income supports, food and housing programs are associated with reduced child neglect, especially in disadvantaged populations.
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Universal Pre-Kindergarten for Child Maltreatment Prevention This cross-sectional study assesses the association between implementation of a full-time universal preschool program in New York City, ...
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It's FUN FRIDAY! Let's play with rainbow cereal!🌈 In this activity, your child will match Fruit Loops to the right color, practicing early math skills like matching, counting, and comparing as they play! Have fun learning with your little ones! #UPK #FunFriday
Toddlers in our daycare enjoy:
📖 Story-time and Read Aloud
⚛ 🌿Lessons
🎶👶🏽Music and movement
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The California State Preschool Program offers high-quality early education for children, setting them up for success in school and beyond. 🌟 Let's give our little ones the best start possible! #EarlyLearning #BrightFutures #CSPP #UPK
It's FUN FRIDAY! Let's grow a rainbow! 🌈 Using a paper towel rainbow, washable markers, and two cups of water, little learners watch colors slowly climb and meet in the middle, creating a magical rainbow right before their eyes. Pure FUN for little learners! #FunFriday #UPK
High-quality #preK programs equip young children with the the foundational skills they need to learn when they enter school. #UPK is creating a bridge between early childhood and #TK-12 systems to increase students’ readiness for school so all children thrive in school and life.
Involving families in #ECE leads to stronger learning, better supported emotional well-being, and a sturdier bridge to create a connection between home and school to create a bright future for our little learners! 🎒✏️ #UPK #FamilyEmpowerment
Four line graphs show association between UPK implementation and CPS investigation reports for neglect by race/ethnicity. A: Non-Hispanic White; B: Non-Hispanic Black; C: Hispanic; D: Other race and ethnicity. Time before or after UPK implementation, y.
Provision of free, full-day universal pre-kindergarten (#UPK) in New York City was linked to fewer child neglect investigations, with declines most pronounced among racial and ethnic minority populations. ja.ma/4qa6nQq
High-quality #preK programs equip young children with the foundational skills they need to engage meaningfully in school. #UPK is creating a bridge between early childhood and TK-12 systems to increase students’ readiness for school and schools’ readiness for students so that all children thrive!
JAMA Pediatrics presents an editorial, "Important Role of Social Policies to Prevent Child Maltreatment," by Lauren E. Wisk, PhD@1,2; Kathryn M. Leifheit, PhD, MSPH@2. Published online: January 26, 2026. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.5964
Editorial: Social policies such as universal pre-kindergarten (#UPK), income supports, food and housing programs are associated with reduced child neglect, especially in disadvantaged populations. ja.ma/4pY6s9C
Four line graphs show the association between UPK implementation and CPS investigation reports for neglect by race and ethnicity. The x-axis displays "Time before or after UPK implementation, y," and the y-axis shows "CPS neglect reports per 1000 children, No."
Provision of free, full-day universal pre-kindergarten (#UPK) in New York City was linked to fewer child neglect investigations, with declines most pronounced among racial and ethnic minority populations. ja.ma/3LWgjih
At Small World Early Childhood Center, we provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow together. 👧🏽♥️👶
Learn more at www.smallworldchildcare.nyc
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Scribbles, swirls, & wobbly letters build fine motor skills, confidence, and early literacy. National Handwriting Day is a great day to celebrate by offering extra time for drawing, name-writing, and playful writing centers! Strong writers start with strong handwriters! #UPK
Parents of dual language learners (DLLs) have LOTS to say about the positive impact dual-language preschool programs have had on their children! #DualLanguageLearners #DLL #ECE #UPK #EarlyChildhoodEducation
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Let's strive to build on his dream every day by creating inclusive, joyful learning environments where every child feels valued, seen, and empowered to reach their full potential. 💙 #UPK #ECE
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Using borax and boiling water, adults can set up the experiment while children watch how crystals form, grow, and change over time. Build curiosity, early science skills, and rich conversations about “what do you notice?” and “what is changing?” ❄️🔍 #FunFriday #UPK
Founded in 1975, Small World Early Childhood Center offers hands-on learning, nutritious meals, enrichment activities, and more. Enroll your child into our small world today! 👧🏽♥️👶🏿🫶🏿👧🏿♥️👶🏻
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Little hands can create beautiful snowflakes using just 4 strips of paper, some paint, and Q-tips! This hands-on project supports fine motor development and sparks creativity as children design their own winter masterpiece. #UPK #FineMotorMonday
Join the Friends of the Press today and help us reach our goal of 100 new members before the end of 2025! Click here for more details: kansaspress.ku.edu/fotp/.
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It's Fun Friday! Let's play the Arctic Animal Movement Game! Spin to land on an animal, then move just like it! Will you lumber like a polar bear, dive for fish like a puffin, or clap your flippers like a seal? Download the game: bit.ly/4o1sHdR #UPK #FunFriday
Stories like these highlight the vital need to support DLLs in #UPK programs. Multilingualism is a cornerstone in building vibrant, interconnected communities. We embrace linguistic diversity, nurturing every child's language development in an inclusive environment.
It's FINE MOTOR MONDAY! Puppets help develop coordination, dexterity, and the small muscles needed for writing, buttoning clothes, and other daily tasks. They make learning fun and active (and are perfect for growing strong little hands!) ✨ #UPK #FineMotorMonday
CA is working to ensure #UPK programs support children of all abilities through inclusive practices. Inclusive #EarlyLearning programs provide children with disabilities with a sense of belonging, positive social relationships, and development to reach their full potential.
Big news for little learners in California! @California’s Universal PreKindergarten is here to spark curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning. Let's #GetThemOnTheirWay today! Learn more about #UPK and how to find programs in your community: cauniversalprek.org/families/
Fine Motor Monday is here, and this week we’re squeezing, dripping, and strengthening little hands with pipettes and droppers! 💧✨ Set out cups of colored water, trays, and pipettes/droppers, and let children play their way into stronger fine motor muscles! #UPK #FineMotorMonday
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Our youngest learners thrive when at least 50% of their time is spent on child-directed playful learning activities. The @CADeptEd is supporting #EarlyChildhood educators to use play-based approaches in #UPK to build the skills children need to succeed in school and life.
