The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of Governor’s Preschool Slot Estimate

May 6, 2019 - If half of the part-day slots converted into full-day slots, the Legislature would need to add $360  million to serve the same number of children. Governor ’s Plan Does Not Consider That Some New Slots Will Serve Three-Year Olds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4027

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Child Care and State Preschool

Nov 17, 2023 - Trailer legislation also requires DSS to submit the necessary information to support the use of a single rate structure based on the alternative methodology to the f ederal government no later than July 1, 2024.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4817

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Child Care and State Preschool

Nov 14, 2025 - Supports New State Operations Positions. The budget includes a total of $9.8  million in funding and authority for 41 new child care related positions at the Department of Social Services (DSS). Of the total, $6.4  million in federal funding and 29 positions are provided to support a variety of activities, including maintaining compliance with federal rules and administrative functions of the Child Care and Development Division.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5088

The 2022-23 Budget: State Preschool

Feb 22, 2022 - We recommend the Legislature set aside a larger portion of IEEEP funding for state ‑level assistance and support that can be accessed by non ‑LEA providers. The Legislature could also consider redirecting others sources of funding for non ‑LEA training and support.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4555

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - Note: Excludes spending on  K ‑14  education, reserves, and debt (required by the California Constitution), and added costs to maintain existing policies. Figure also excludes some smaller spending proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

The 2019-20 Budget: Early Education Analysis

Mar 4, 2019 - Given LPCs already are intended to serve a key planning role and include representation from an array of stakeholders, we think they are well positioned to help plan and provide support related to facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3956

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Some of the largest budget solutions in the June budget package involved the MCO tax, a tax on health plans that supports the Medi ‑Cal program. Last year ’s budget notably increased the size of the MCO tax, generating more revenue for Medi ‑Cal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2025-26 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 28, 2025 - The specific rates providers receive in 2025 ‑ 26 —as well as the overall amount of funding needed to support these rates —will depend on the collective bargaining process, decisions regarding the alternative reimbursement rate structure, and actions by the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5024

The 2019-20 Budget: Governor's Proposals for Infants and Toddlers With Special Needs

Feb 28, 2019 - The administration estimates $ 60  m illion would support about one million screenings annually. (The proposed $ 60 r ate per screening is equal to the rate currently paid for developmental screenings administered under Medi ‑Cal fee ‑for ‑service.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3954

A Review of Child Care and Preschool Program Flexibilities in Certain Counties

May 13, 2021 - Flexibility on State Preschool Eligibility Reduces Administrative Burden and Supports Continuity of Care. Rather than requiring eligibility to be determined once per year, the pilot flexibilities grant three-year olds enrolled in direct contract programs with 24 months of eligibility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4431