Early Childhood Education

Connecticut Voices for Children has released its annual report “The 2025 State of Early Childhood: A System in Transition,” which spotlights the need for investments in early childhood education.

Early Start CT was launched by Gov. Ned Lamont’s (D) administration this summer. It aims to subsidize pre-K for families who might otherwise be unable to send their children.

Connecticut Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye, a longtime champion for child care in the state, is stepping down. Bye said her new chapter will include working with children and families in health care.

Connecticut’s $300 million endowment to fund the expansion of early childhood education is being studied as an innovation by other states, according to state officials.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is expected to sign several bills to expand early childhood education.

More than a dozen 'Morning Without Childcare' rallies were held across Connecticut on Wednesday to demand increased support for the early education sector.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s ambitious goal for universal pre-K in the state should include better pay for teachers, according to a nationally known education researcher.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont wants to dramatically expand the state’s access to early childhood education like preschool and pre-K.

A New Haven-based child care center is continuing its mission to ease the financial strain on early childhood educators by building rent-free homes for staff.

Gov. Ned Lamont signed two laws that would help more low- and moderate-income Connecticut families pay for child care.