Important Provider Workshop on Understanding Employer Payroll Tax Laws to be Held Dec. 8

LAUP providers are encouraged to attend an upcoming free workshop that will clarify state and federal requirements related to payroll tax and other obligations affecting small businesses, including employee rights.

Making a Difference in a Child's Life: A Preschool Success Story

When Tia Hargrove's son, Gyasi, turned four-years-old, she wasn't quite sure whether a preschool education would do him much good.

Family Child Care Centers Learn More About New Business Tool

As the owner of Bettes Family Child Care (FCC) in North Redondo Beach, Joyce Bettes admits running a business can be daunting and time-consuming.

Two New Members Appointed to LAUP's Board of Directors

Cathy Gott joined LAUP's board as an appointee from Los Angeles County's Fifth Supervisoral District represented by Michael D. Antonovich.

Ana Valdez represents the parent and community seat, and joins LAUP's board with an impressive background, including being an active participant in her children's education.

Legislative Update

California Faces Tough Budgetary Decisions

For months, advocates and elected officials have been warning that the state budget situation would get worse before it got better. Now, despite the budget agreement that was reached only 11 weeks ago, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is calling a special legislative session to address the worsening state fiscal crisis. Due to the extraordinary drops in the stock market and the state's worsening financial conditions, California is facing an $11.2 billion shortfall in the current fiscal year.

In the News

Early Childhood Development is Key to Economic Growth

In a speech to more than 150 business leaders, Dr. Jack P. Shonkoff, a Harvard Professor, said that a child's brain begins absorbing knowledge in the first year of its life.

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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