Building a Stronger System for Every Child: Explore DEC’s 2025 Annual Impact Report
The San Francisco Department of Early Childhood is proud to share our FY 2024-25 Annual Impact Report. Last year, we saw steady and meaningful progress across San Francisco’s early childhood […]
It’s time for the 2026 Winter Olympics!
By Dana Stewart, Director of Education at Sparkler Learning I am a mother of two young children, and I am excited to share the Olympic games with my kids. As […]
DEC Delivers on “Baby” Prop C to Expand Free and Low-Cost Child Care Under Mayor Lurie’s Family Opportunity Agenda
Families with young children in San Francisco face some of the highest costs in the country, and child care is a big part of that. For many, the price and unpredictability of […]
A Library in Every Home: Free Books for San Francisco’s Youngest Readers
The San Francisco Department of Early Childhood (DEC), in partnership with San Francisco Public Library, have partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to bring the love of learning to San […]
Press Release: San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and City Officials Launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Every child in the City is eligible to receive a free book monthly until their 5th birthday San Francisco, CA – September 12, 2025 – In a historic expansion of […]
Creating “Safety in the Spaces Between” at DEC’s 2025 Infant/Toddler Conference
Approximately 240 early childhood educators, coaches, consultants, and advocates gathered on June 12, 13, and 14 for San Francisco’s third infant/toddler conference, hosted by DEC and WestEd. The event was […]
DEC Launches Celebrating Young Children Events Across San Francisco
The Department of Early Childhood is partnering with 26 Family Resource Centers (FRCs) throughout San Francisco to ensure a healthy start for the city’s children. FRCs play a vital role […]
Reflecting on DEC’s Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation During Mental Health Awareness Month
As this year’s Mental Health Awareness month comes to a close, we reflect on a pillar of our work at the Department of Early Childhood (DEC): promoting children’s healthy social […]
San Francisco Department of Early Childhood & SFUSD Early Education Department’s Vision for Universal Prekindergarten (UPK)
Our Vision for San Francisco Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) San Francisco’s Universal Prekindergarten initiative ensures that every child in our city enters kindergarten ready to learn and thrive. We believe that […]
Press Release: San Francisco Department of Early Childhood Announces Early Connections
San Francisco, CA — The Department of Early Childhood (DEC), the city’s largest funder of early childhood programs dedicated to the safe and healthy development of young children, is proud […]