Helpful Links

Early Childhood Organizations/Associations

These organizations offer resources including professional development opportunities.

• California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAAEYC)
• California Community College Early Childhood Educators (CCCECE)
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• Program for Infant/Toddler Care
• Partners in Education, Articulation, and Coordination through Higher Education (PEACH)
• Resources for Infant Educators

Organizations/Associations that Provide Support for Students, Families, and the Workforce

• First 5 LA
• Quality Starts Los Angeles
• Head Start: Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center
• Virtual Lab School
• California Alternative Payment Program Association (CAPPA)
• Child & Family Center
• Child Care Resource Center
• California Department of Social Services Family & Child Resources
• Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) Resource Page
• California Early Care and Workshop Registry

Government Agencies and Legal Requirements

• California Code of Regulation - Title 22 Child Care Regulations
• Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• California Department of Education - Early Learning Division
• Child Care Resource and Referral for Los Angeles County

Advocacy/Legislation

• Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 in California
• Children Now
• Early Edge California

Research Resources for Students

• National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)
• Multi-Language Learners Toolkit

Early Education Publications

• California Department of Education - Early Learning Division Publications

Other Types of Educational Programs

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential