Early Learning Institute

10/12/2026

Teacher Liz had the pleasure of presenting for Career Day at Margie Meija in Windsor. A career where you are both a teacher AND get to play with toys?! Home Visiting is the best.

10/08/2026

New opportunities are coming to the Early Leaning Institute!
We are currently looking to hire a Developmental Referral Specialist. Be the first voice that parents and caregivers hear when they have questions or worries about their child's development, and the hand that gently guides them to the right program. If you are detail oriented and have a strong knowledge of child development, this might be the perfect fit for you!
Both Full and Part-Time positions are available, with generous benefits and time-off. As always, it also comes with a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Sonoma County's young children and their families.
Learn more at https://www.earlylearninginstitute.com/job-opportunities

10/07/2026

"California’s final budget rejects the governor’s proposal to cut 6,798 currently funded childcare spaces and instead includes an additional $269 million to add 22,770 slots. The budget also includes a 2% cost-of-living adjustment to all subsidized childcare providers and additional $36 million in one-time funds for childcare facilities affected by natural disasters between 2023 and 2025."

10/06/2026

Some pictures from last week's Sonoma Community Action Network event. Thank you for hosting us!

10/05/2026

When running around the Nation's Capitol, it is important to look professional...but wear comfy shoes.
A huge thank you to the offices of Congressman Jared Huffman, Judy Chu ,Adam Schiff and Congresswoman Luz Rivas for meeting with us last week regarding the issues facing early childhood services!

10/01/2026

As we say goodbye to the National Home Visiting Conference in Washington D.C., we wanted to share one of our favorite slides which hit a bit close to home: A Day in the Life of a Home Visitor!

09/28/2026

It's Capitol Hill visit day!
Today, ELI joined Home Visiting programs from around the country in meeting with legislators about many of the challenges facing our industry.
More pictures to come!....Our feet hurt.

09/25/2026

It's Dolly Day!
Right here in Sonoma County, thousands of children receive free books each month in both English AND Spanish. Are you signed up to receive yours?
Sign up at https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/

09/23/2026

Sleep is invaluable to brain health, growth, and routine setting.
Don't sleep on it!

Sleep needs can vary from one person to another, but there are science-based guidelines to help you determine whether your child is getting the sleep they need to grow, learn and play. Save this chart and share it with another parent!

09/22/2026

When it comes to developmental services, it can often take some detective work. Fortunately, we have our best people on it.