Child Care Attendance Records: Comparing Paper and Electronic Processes

Dec 12, 2018 - Lack of Use to Date Means No Clear Best Practices. Since no AP agency currently has a comprehensive electronic attendance record collection or storage process, minimal information is available on how to develop such a system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3908

The 2020-21 Budget: Early Education Analysis

Feb 21, 2020 - Without this information, the Legislature is unable to determine if the Governor ’s proposal is the best option or if other options are available to more effectively address the stated problems, including options that may not require a change in the organization of the state ’s child care programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4167

The 2021-22 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten Expansion Package

Feb 5, 2021 - Clarifying the role of State Preschool would ensure the state ’s existing programs operate in alignment to best serve children and their families. Some One ‑Time Support Seems Reasonable to Support Districts in Meeting Expansion Requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4350

The 2019-20 Budget: Early Education Analysis

Mar 4, 2019 - Non ‑LEA providers would be able to shift funding between their various CDE contracts —part ‑day State Preschool, full ‑day State Preschool, and General Child Care —to best serve families in their communities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3956

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of Child Care and Preschool Proposals

Mar 16, 2017 - Under such an approach, the Legislature would consider how best to serve four ‑year olds, particularly those from low ‑income families. To this end, it would consider what eligibility criteria, program standards, and funding levels it desired for these children.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3618

The 2016-17 Budget: Analysis of Child Care and Preschool Proposals

Feb 24, 2016 - The Governor ’s proposal to convert contracted slots to vouchers would give some families greater choice than they now have in selecting the child care providers that best meet their needs. Moreover, in an all –voucher system, every family would have the same level of choice in selecting providers that meets their needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3367