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 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