Establishes the Department of Early Childhood Education to oversee child care licensing and services.

Arizona HB2856 creates the Department of Early Childhood Education to consolidate child care licensing and services. The department will manage a voluntary certification program for early learning institutions, provide training, and audit institutions annually. It will also create an online platform for business owners to manage licenses, subsidies, and background checks. The department will coordinate with other public bodies to avoid duplicate inspections and serve as a strategic partner for the early childhood development and health board.

Establishes the Department of Early Childhood Education to oversee child care licensing and services.

Arizona HB2856 creates the Department of Early Childhood Education to consolidate child care licensing and services. The department will manage a voluntary certification program for early learning institutions, provide training, and audit institutions annually. It will also create an online platform for business owners to manage licenses, subsidies, and background checks. The department will coordinate with other public bodies to avoid duplicate inspections and serve as a strategic partner for the early childhood development and health board.