Jenny Chapman, MP for Darlington, has been appointed to the position, replacing Pat Glass, who had been in the role since September last year.
Prior to being elected to parliament in 2010 served, Chapman was lead member for children's services at Darlington Borough Council for seven years and also chaired the town's children's trust.
Before the reshuffle, she was shadow prisons and probation minister, a role she was appointed to in 2011.
Chapman said on Twitter that she is "ready for a new challenge". Also speaking on Twitter, shadow education secretary Lucy Powell said she is "delighted" about Chapman's appointment.
Although v sorry to lose @PatGlassMP as childcare & early yrs spokesperson, I'm delighted that @JennyChapman has been appointed in her place
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