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The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the California Department of Education (CDE) develop early learning resources to support the child care and early education workforce to improve their knowledge and skills in serving young children. The information below provides a multitude of publications and videos, including the California Learning Foundations, Frameworks, and Program Guidelines. 

Early Education Resources

  • The Alignment of the California Preschool Learning Foundations with Key Early Education Resources, Second Edition
  • Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young Children
  • California Early Childhood Curriculum Review Guide
  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Competencies
  • Guidelines for Early Learning in Child Care Home Settings
  • Inclusion Works! Second Edition

Infant-Toddler Resources

  • Infant-Toddler Learning and Development Foundations
  • Infant-Toddler Curriculum Framework
  • Infant-Toddler Learning and Development Program Guidelines
  • Program for Infant-Toddler Care (PITC) Caregiving Guides

Preschool Resources

  • California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF)
  • Preschool Curriculum Frameworks
  • Preschool Program Guidelines
  • Preschool English Learners

Parent Resources

  • Care About Quality: Your Guide to Child Care