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

Nov 14, 2025 - 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 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Child Care and State Preschool

Nov 17, 2023 - Trailer legislation requires the Department of Social Services (DSS), in collaboration with the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and conduct an alternative methodology for a single rate structure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4817

The 2021-22 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 11, 2021 - Figure 3 Governor Proposes Shifting Positions Across Six Divisions at CDE CDE Division Positions Shifting From CDE to DSS New Positions at CDE 83.0 CDE = California Department of Education and DSS = Department of Social Services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4363

The 2022-23 Budget: State Preschool

Feb 22, 2022 - Providing access to inclusive settings can help children with disabilities improve in their development and school readiness, as well as provide opportunities for meaningful social interaction with their peers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4555

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

Apr 29, 2021 - In deciding how to use its ESSER funds, schools are expected to consider student social-emotional needs and the student groups most impacted by COVID-19. Each school district or charter school must also make publicl y available its plan for safe in-person instruction within 30 days of receiving ESSER funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4419

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

May 13, 2021 - As “permanent pilot ” counties, San Mateo and San Francisco must submit a report to the Legislature, CDE, and the Department of Social Services (DSS) once every three years. Counties With Flexibilities Has Grown to 13.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4431