The 2025-26 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 28, 2025 - In our view, there is no compelling policy reason for prioritizing funding for providers that already receive rates that are relatively high compared to the private market in their county. As a result, we recommend the Legislature repeal the required COLA for the SRR.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5024

Overview of Federal Relief for K-12 Education and Child Care

Apr 29, 2021 - California received $187  million in emergency assistance for private schools. CDE is responsible for developing an application process and awarding assistance and services to eligible private schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4419

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - The new Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund would lend money to private sector organizations for projects determined to advance the state ’s environmental goals, along with other priorities —such as creating high ‑quality jobs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2018-19 Budget: Child Care Programs—Analysis of Governor’s Hold Harmless Rate Proposal

Mar 19, 2018 - (Providers also may charge fees and serve private-pay families.) For other programs, the state contracts directly with providers to serve a specified number of eligible children. Figure 1 State Funds Child Care Through Vouchers and Direct Contracts Program Care for Children with Severe Disabilities Direct contract Migrant Child Care Voucher and direct contract Some Providers Reimbursed Using Regional Market Rate (RMR).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3787

The 2022-23 Budget: State Preschool

Feb 22, 2022 - Through the state ’s subsidized child care programs, children can receive vouchers to attend private preschools. The exact duration and program vary based on the provider and parent work schedules. Through the General Child Care program, the state also directly contracts with providers to serve children ages three and four, as well as other ages.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4555

COVID-19: Federal and State Actions Affecting K-12 Education and Child Care

May 14, 2020 - The state has also solicited donations from private entities to expand distance-learning access by providing some children with Internet hotspots, tablets, and other devices. Teacher Preparation. The COVID-19 outbreak has also affected teacher preparation and credentialing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4231