The 2025-26 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 28, 2025 - Under our recommendation, the budget would still provide a total of $1.6  billion Proposition  98 General Fund and $939  million non ‑Proposition  98 General Fund for State Preschool —enough to cover estimated contracted costs and provide funding equivalent to the monthly cost of care plus payments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5024

The 2025-26 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool [Publication Details]

Mar 28, 2025 - In this brief, we assess the Governor’s 2025-26 child care and State Preschool budget proposals and provide associated recommendations. We also revisit three related policies that may no longer align with the Legislature’s key priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5024

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Instead, the gains appear largely tied to the booming stock market, a situation which can change rapidly and without warning. The  administration appears to share some of these concerns, noting recent job losses among high ‑wage workers and the risks posed by the inherent volatility of tax receipts tied to stock market gains.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2023-24 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 9, 2023 - DSS Still in the Process of Finalizing Contracts for About 8,800 New Slots. As  a part of the 2021 ‑22 RFA process, DSS awarded $257  million ongoing annual slot funding to 114 GCC providers in the spring of 2022.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4672

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

Jan 13, 2020 - With an estimated surplus of $6  b illion and a proposed reserve level of nearly $ 21  b illion, the state is still enjoying a stable and healthy fiscal situation. Despite this positive near ‑term picture, the multiyear outlook is subject to considerable uncertainty.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

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

May 13, 2021 - Figure 1 State Funds Child Care Programs Through Vouchers and Direct Contracts Program Care for Children With Severe Disabilities Direct Contract RMR and SRR RMR = regional market rate and SRR = standard reimbursement rate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4431

The 2022-23 Budget: State Preschool

Feb 22, 2022 - They  may change their processes for marketing and improving relationships with other agencies that can refer students with disabilities. Once enrolled, providers may need to make modifications to their existing curriculum and activities to ensure they are suitable for children with disabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4555

The 2021-22 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 11, 2021 - Furthermore, the cost of the shift could grow in the future as the administration is still determining the resources it needs. The administration ’s transition plan guide states DSS is “continuing to assess the resources and staffing needed ” to administer the new programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4363

The 2020-21 Budget: Early Education Analysis

Feb 21, 2020 - These programs could still be delivered locally by separate agencies. For example, a CalWORKs family transitioning from Stage 1 t o 2 m ay have to transition from receiving services at their county welfare department to receiving services through an AP agency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4167