The 2024-25 Budget: State Preschool

Apr 16, 2024 - If all $33  million is awarded to providers, then only $105  million of the $138  million would be unused in 2024 ‑25 on an ongoing basis. If not all $33  million is awarded to providers, additional funding would go unused.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4894

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

Mar 16, 2017 - These licensing standards include requirements that classrooms be clean and sanitary, children be constantly supervised, teachers be trained in first aid, and medication and cleaning supplies be stored out of reach of children.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3618

The 2023-24 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 9, 2023 - Provide an Across ‑the ‑Board Rate Increase to All Child Care Providers. The Legislature could use all COLA ‑related funds to provide a rate increase to all child care providers, regardless of program and reimbursement rate type.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4672

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

Feb 24, 2016 - In years three through five of the transition, we recommend the state complete the phase out of contracted slots and the equalizing of service levels across counties. Task CDE With Working Through Certain Implementation Decisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3367

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2023 - Nearly all of these solutions would apply to one ‑time and temporary spending. Figure  3 shows how the spending solutions are broken out across program area and type. Appendix  1 provides a list of these proposed solutions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4662

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Using some reserves this year is therefore warranted and gives the Legislature capacity to focus on addressing the budget ’s out ‑year condition. Maintain Momentum on Solving Budget Deficits. We recommend the Legislature maintain last year ’s momentum by developing a plan for addressing the budget problems on the horizon.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2020-21 Budget: CalWORKs Child Care Outlook

Nov 21, 2019 - They can continue receiving Stage 3 subsidized care until their income exceeds 85  percent of the state median income (SMI) or their child ages out of the program (turns 13 years old). In 2019 ‑20, California expects to serve an estimated 153,000 children across all three stages on an average monthly basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4115

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

Feb 28, 2019 - Fourth, some parents do not follow through on physicians ’ referrals (in some instances because they hope their children will grow out of their developmental challenges). Fifth, some parents who try to follow through on referrals become discouraged before their children receive services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3954

Child Care Attendance Records: Comparing Paper and Electronic Processes

Dec 12, 2018 - Collecting records in this manner would require providers and parents to fill out and sign electronic forms using a digital signature. To date, very few providers have acquired this capability. Many Factors Likely Contribute to Lack of Electronic Processing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3908

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

Jan 13, 2020 - We recommend that the Legislature ask the administration to lay out how Medi ‑Cal Healthier California for All affects other programs and planning initiatives, such as the Governor ’s Master Plan for Aging and efforts related to homelessness.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135