Renames the block grant for child care to the early childhood fund; expands eligibility for child care assistance.

The bill renames the block grant for child care to the early childhood fund and requires the Office of Children and Family Services to administer it. It expands eligibility for guaranteed child care assistance to include families with incomes up to 85% of the state median income. The bill also mandates the Office of Children and Family Services to establish differential payment rates for child care providers and requires social services districts to collect and report data on child care assistance.

Renames the block grant for child care to the early childhood fund; expands eligibility for child care assistance.

The bill renames the block grant for child care to the early childhood fund and requires the Office of Children and Family Services to administer it. It expands eligibility for guaranteed child care assistance to include families with incomes up to 85% of the state median income. The bill also mandates the Office of Children and Family Services to establish differential payment rates for child care providers and requires social services districts to collect and report data on child care assistance.