C​​hildcare Provider and SEIU Local 99-CCPU member Graciela Carranza recently showed Senator Maria Elena Durazo a day in her career of 29 years. A walk through Graciela's terraced facility included extensive childproofing, a 20-something year old turtle, a space dedicated to dress up and theater, chicken coop, a garden, and a classroom. "You [Read more]

What does it truly mean to be a childcare provider? On November 18th, 2025, Senator Smallwood-Cuevas walked in the shoes of SEIU Local 99 child care provider Cynthia Smith in Los Angeles, CA. Senator Smallwood-Cuevas got to experience the firsthand joy of being a child care provider. In contrast to the joy [Read more]

What does it truly mean to be a childcare provider? Last week, California State Senator Sasha Renee Pérez stepped into the world of Alana Lewis, one of our many dedicated childcare providers. During the visit Senator Pérez got a glimpse of the demanding, essential work that keeps children safe and nurtured, families [Read more]

Yvonne Cottage, a family child care provider from Lancaster, invited California Assemblymember Juan Carrillo of District 39 to her Daycare and Preschool to give him a firsthand look at her daily work. Her facility, "The Children's Cottage," provides a range of activities aimed at fostering the growth of each child. With over 15 years [Read more]

Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo, who represents the 40th District, spent the morning with family child care provider Linda Lauderdale in North Hills. During the visit, Linda demonstrated her techniques for preparing children for school and highlighted the vital role of child care for essential workers in her community, including postal carriers, teachers, medical professionals, and [Read more]

Hundreds of SEIU Local 99 Members went on their way to the battleground state of Nevada to mobilize voters for Harris/Walz. Education workers are #WeekendWarriors to elect a U.S. President who will stand with us for quality public education, affordable child care for all, and good union jobs for all working families. #HarrisWalz2024 This is how [Read more]

Jackie Jackson, a family child care provider from South Central Los Angeles, welcomed California Assemblymember Tina McKinnor of District 61 to her home to experience a day in her shoes. Jackie brings more than 21 years of experience to her program, which serves children from low-income families who participate in the federal program Early [Read more]

On August 13, 2024, Candidate for California Assembly District 57 (AD57), @sadeelhawary, spent the morning with SEIU Local 99 member and child care provider Lisa Thompson. Sade had the opportunity to experience first-hand from Lisa how challenging it is to run a child care center, yet fruitfully rewarding because of the passion she exudes [Read more]

On July 15, 2024, California Assemblymember for District 55 (AD55), Isaac G. Bryan, spent the morning with SEIU Local 99 member and child care provider Cristian Paloma Corona. Paloma has been in the care & early learning field for over 16 years. Her home-based center in Los Angeles provides children with quality instruction, enriching [Read more]

Family child care provider Norma Ramirez invited Celeste Rodriguez, a candidate for the CA State Assembly District 43 and the Mayor of San Fernando, to her home to see firsthand the amazing work child care providers do to raise California's next generation. Norma takes care of children in her home ranging anywhere in age [Read more]