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New Early Childhood Authority Established After Tragic Deaths

2/18/2026

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The Knesset advanced a bill to create the Early Childhood Authority under the Education Ministry, prompted by a Jerusalem tragedy that killed two children.
The authority centralizes oversight of daycare centers for children, birth to age three.
The bill aims to establish a professional regulatory framework to ensure quality standards and training.
The authority will be directed by a dedicated manager and a multi-ministerial council, reporting to the Education Minister.

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Story summary

The Knesset advanced a bill to create the Early Childhood Authority under the Education Ministry, prompted by a Jerusalem tragedy that killed two children.
The authority centralizes oversight of daycare centers for children, birth to age three.
The bill aims to establish a professional regulatory framework to ensure quality standards and training.
The authority will be directed by a dedicated manager and a multi-ministerial council, reporting to the Education Minister.