Universal Preschool NOW Coalition

California coalition advocating for Universal Preschool for all 3 and 4 year olds through Senator Leyva’s #SB976

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

@SenatorLeyva, we thank you for your service to our state, esp. for being such a tireless advocate and champion for children and families! We so appreciate your work to improve access to child care, including through #SB976. We'll miss you!! Wishing you all the very best.

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

California needs early care and education that is #UniversalNotUniform. That’s better for families, providers, children and our state. The time to bring #SB976 across the finish line is now!

@Rendon63rd @toniatkins @AsmGarcia @NancySkinnerCA @CAGovernor @SenatorLeyva

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

"People who work in child care are so busy with the children they don’t have the opportunity to speak up... I feel there’s still an opportunity to help women of color and small businesses survive.”-M.Ward, provider. CA needs #SB976 @Rendon63rd @CAgovernor https://t.co/DdFgkGSpai

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

In @smdailyjournal: CA Universal TK's unintended consequences incl. "a blow to an industry that will disproportionately impact women &, more specifically, women of color, who largely provide child care services." Why we need #SB976! https://t.co/DdFgkHa0yS
@Rendon63rd @CAgovernor

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

@Rendon63rd @toniatkins @AsmGarcia @NancySkinnerCA @CAGovernor @JenSiebelNewsom
@SenatorLeyva @1eaguilera @KarenDSouza4 @jonesblakej @MackenzieMays @lindseymholden @JGOODHEART1 @LATpoliticsCA @jilltucker @smdailyjournal @sfchronicle @KQEDedspace @SacBeeEditBoard @KPCC

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

Why #SB976? B/c Universal TK has left CA child care providers like Makinya Ward behind: “Many women have dedicated their lives to this profession & just like that it’s being pulled away & it’s by your own government & there’s no safety net & no regard." https://t.co/DdFgkGSpai

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

Equity for CA kids means a fully funded #UniversalPreschool program to ensure access for ALL children to the classroom type that works best for them. #SB976 is the solution!!

@Rendon63rd @toniatkins @AsmGarcia @NancySkinnerCA @CAGovernor @JenSiebelNewsom @SenatorLeyva

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

#UniversalPreschool through #SB976 is more inclusive for families, kids and educators than the current one-size-fits-all system. Here’s how:

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

California’s diversity is its strength! Let’s support the diverse needs of our children and families for different early education scenarios by enacting #SB976 and #UniversalPreschool. @Rendon63rd @toniatkins @AsmGarcia @NancySkinnerCA @CAGovernor @JenSiebelNewsom @SenatorLeyva

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

Here’s a handful of reasons to support #SB976 and #UniversalPreschool TODAY! @Rendon63rd @toniatkins @AsmGarcia @NancySkinnerCA @CAGovernor @JenSiebelNewsom @SenatorLeyva

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

Early care & education happens in family homes, centers, schools and communities. Under #SB976, families can choose the setting that fits them best. There’s no time to wait! @Rendon63rd @toniatkins @AsmGarcia @NancySkinnerCA @CAGovernor @JenSiebelNewsom @SenatorLeyva

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

Our kids deserve early education and care programs that meet their families’ diverse needs. Please support #SB976 and California’s working families! @Rendon63rd @toniatkins @AsmGarcia @NancySkinnerCA @CAGovernor @JenSiebelNewsom @SenatorLeyva

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

Early care & education builds the foundation for our children’s future success. Now is the time to support #SB976 & #UniversalPreschool that meets the needs of ALL California families! @Rendon63rd @toniatkins @AsmGarcia @NancySkinnerCA @CAGovernor @JenSiebelNewsom @SenatorLeyva

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

Sending out our thanks to @asmgarcia for supporting families and children through her support for #SB976 and #universalpreschool!

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

Thanks, @AsmLisaCalderon, for supporting #SB976 so families can access childcare that fits their cultural & practical needs. We appreciate you!

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

Our gratitude goes out to @AsmAguiarCurry for supporting #universalpreschool via #SB976 so children & families can continue at community-based programs that meet their unique & varying needs. Thank you!

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

Huge thanks to @AsmReyes47 for supporting#SB976 and a mixed-delivery child care system that meets the needs of our diverse California families!

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

We appreciate you, @miabonta, for supporting#SB976 and a mixed-delivery child care system that works for ALL of California’s families!

[ECECoalitionCA @ECECoalitionCA]

As many of us go on vacations this summer, let's not forget about California's hard-working childcare providers who will be there for you when you return. Their service to families and children is essential, not optional, work. #ECE

[Universal Preschool NOW Coalition @UPNowCoalition]

"In addition to meeting families where they are, @UniversalPreschool is more economical: community care providers can provide full-day, full-year care for a lower cost than part-day, part-year TK care at public schools." @SenatorLeyva on #SB976: https://t.co/XgMhiiKKkq