The 2023-24 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 9, 2023 - Moreover, we have heard from providers that even after they receive new slot funding from DSS, it takes time to advertise the additional slots, complete the required paperwork, and for families to select a child care provider.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4672

The 2021-22 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 11, 2021 - If the Legislature takes this approach, we recommend keeping CACFP at CDE. The Legislature could further minimize the scope of the transition by also shifting certain child care programs to DSS, such as California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Child Care Stages 2 and 3.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4363

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

Nov 14, 2025 - The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Child Care and State Preschool ‑$114 $2,043 a Includes prior year one ‑time costs associated with quality carryover, SB 140 carryover, child care infrastructure program, court cases, and the whole child community equity program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5088

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Child Care and State Preschool [Publication Details]

Nov 14, 2025 - The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Child Care and State Preschool [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5088

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Early Education

Oct 26, 2020 - Shifts Child Care Programs to the Department of Social Services (DSS). Trailer legislation shifts administration of state child care programs and initiatives from CDE to DSS beginning July 1, 2021. The programs shifting to DSS include CalWORKs Stages 2 and 3, AP, General Child Care, Migrant Child Care, Care for
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4289

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

May 13, 2021 - For counties that choose to take this approach, the higher rate is determined by the amount of unused funds available from providers within the county. This effectively allows the county to serve the same number of children at a hig her reimbursement rate, with the state forgoing one-time savings.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4431

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Child Care and State Preschool

Nov 17, 2023 - Other Child Care Actions Pauses Child Care Slot Expansion by One Year. The 2021 ‑22 budget agreement included a plan to add 200,000 child care slots by 2025 ‑26. Since 2021 ‑22, the state has added about 146,000 new slots, which more than doubled the number of subsidized child care slots in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4817

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

Mar 16, 2017 - For example, a consortium might provide financial aid to teachers so they can take classes or give grants to child care providers for purchasing materials and supplies. In 2016 ‑17, the average consortium received $1.6  million from CDE and First  5 combined.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3618

The 2020-21 Budget: CalWORKs Child Care Outlook

Nov 21, 2019 - Background State Provides Subsidized Child Care for CalWORKs Participants. CalWORKs provides cash aid and employment services to low-income families with children. Under the program, parents who work or are participating in other county-approved activities (such as taking college classes) qualify for subsidized child care benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4115

Child Care Attendance Records: Comparing Paper and Electronic Processes

Dec 12, 2018 - Child Care Attendance Records: Comparing Paper and Electronic Processes Comparing Paper and Electronic Processes Summary State Tasks Certain Entities With Collecting Monthly Child Care Attendance Records.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3908