Governor Gavin Newsom signed California’s 2026-27 State Budget and SB 150, the primary Early Care and Education (ECE) budget trailer bill, on June 29, 2026. Today, July 1, 2026, these measures take effect, marking the beginning of the new fiscal year and establishing the funding and policy... Continue Reading
Dear Members, This session, your voices shaped state policy. Several priorities EveryChild California carried into the 2026-27 budget process made it into SB 150, the primary Early Care and Education budget trailer bill now heading to the Governor for signature. We are proud to have advanced... Continue Reading
Both CDE and CDSS have issued guidance on contract earnings based on enrollment. Continue Reading
California’s state budget process is still moving, and EveryChild California is continuing to monitor budget bills, trailer bills, and cleanup legislation that may affect early care and education programs, providers, families, and communities. Continue Reading
California's 2026 federal child care monitoring review is approaching. Learn how the CCDF review process works, who participates, and how it supports accountability and continuous improvement across the state's subsidized child care system. Continue Reading
What is ECE Voices Prep? Each month, EveryChild California will share a quick and simple update about what is happening at the State Capitol. We will explain where we are in the budget and lawmaking process, what early care and education issues are coming up, and why they matter for children,... Continue Reading
Budget negotiations are underway, and the Legislature is making decisions right now about what will and will not be in the 2026-27 enacted budget. The Governor's May Revise offered no meaningful protections for our programs or the families we serve. We need the Legislature to go further. Continue Reading
When we think about legislators, we often picture someone working inside the State Capitol in Sacramento. For many Californians, that can feel far away from daily life. But what if the Legislature could come to you? Continue Reading
California's final FY 2026-27 budget is being decided right now. Child care programs are at the table, but only if legislators hear from you. Make two calls. It takes five minutes. Your voice matters! Continue Reading
Learn how the newly enacted Assembly Bill 495 impacts your licensed child care facility and the five mandatory actions your program must implement before the July 1, 2026 compliance deadline. Continue Reading
Senate Budget Committee Hearings on the May Revise: May 21, 2026 Continue Reading
Today, the Governor released details on California’s 2026-27 May Revise budget proposal. Click here to view the press conference. The Governor’s budget is very light on details as it relates to early care and education programs. CDE Early Learning program details start on page 17, and... Continue Reading
