Legislative Update

Child Development Programs Affected by California Budget Crisis

Despite an agreement reached in February, the California state budget for Fiscal Year 2009-10 is back up for debate. The worsening economy has left the state with an estimated $24.5 billion shortfall for the upcoming year.

"Moving Up With LAUP" Day is a Great Success

At a time when families across the Southland are doing everything they can to give their young children a good start in school, a special LAUP event took place May 30 to educate them on how to best transition their children from preschool into kindergarten.

LAUP Preschoolers to Exhibit Nature Photographs and Poems at Local Museum

For LAUP preschoolers at Blueberry Atelier Family Child Care in Santa Monica, connecting with nature is an important part of their curriculum, resulting in frequent visits to nearby Temescal Canyon for exploration of the environment and numerous outdoor activities.

Parents Attribute Their Children's Success in Kindergarten to LAUP Preschool

While study after study tells us that children who attend preschool enter kindergarten more prepared, it is especially heart-warming when parents attribute their children's success to their LAUP preschool experience.

LAUP Workshops Make Budget Process More Manageable for Providers

LAUP preschool Providers understand the importance of running an efficient business, knowing that a well-run preschool is one that is likely to succeed and become a valuable community resource among families and children.

In the News

New Study Confirms Value of Early Childhood Education

A new report concludes that high-quality preschool can help bridge the achievement gap in school, by ensuring that all children start kindergarten well prepared to learn.

Support LAUP and Make a Difference in a Child's Life

LAUP is committed to making high-quality preschools accessible to every four-year-old in Los Angeles County. Here are 10 reasons why LAUP needs your support to help expand preschool attendance in Los Angeles County:

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