Child Development Division Resources
Administrative Errors in Alternative Payment and CalWORKs Child Care Programs for 2008 (DOC; 564KB; 10pp.)
This report, required by Provision 6(b) of Item 6110-001-0890 of the Budget Act of 2008, summarizes administrative errors in alternative payment and CalWORKs child care programs for fiscal year 2007-08.
Administrative Errors in Alternative Payment and CalWORKs Child Care Programs for 2007
(DOC; 641KB; 14pp.)
This report, required by Provision 7 of Item 6110-001-0890 of the Annual Budget Act of 2007, summarizes administrative errors in alternative payment and CalWORKs child care programs for fiscal year 2006-07.
Administrative Errors in Alternative Payment and CalWORKs Child Care Programs for 2006 (DOC; 626KB; 12pp.)
This report, required by Provision 7 of Item 6110-001-0890 of the Annual Budget Act of 2006, summarizes administrative errors in alternative payment and CalWORKs child care programs for fiscal year 2005-06.
California Head Start State Collaboration Office
Information including the Bridges newsletter and other publications developed by the office.
CalWORKs and Alternative Payment Child Care Programs Error Rate Study Report for 2004 (DOC; 560KB; 50pp.)
This report, mandated by Chapter 229, Statutes of 2004, Senate Bill 1104, summarizes the findings from a statewide sample review of CalWORKs Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, and Alternative Payment programs family data files.
Centralized Eligibility List (CEL)
- CEL Background Information
Background and historical information regarding the CEL project. - Contact Information
Contact information for each county's CEL. - CEL Legislative Reports
Legislative status reports on implementation of county CELs for 2006 and 2007.
Child Care Data
Data tables compiled from the Annual Aggregate Report (CD 800).
Early Learning Quality Improvement System Advisory Committee
Senate Bill 1629 (Steinberg – Chapter 307, Statutes of 2008) was enacted into law to build a framework for a high quality early learning system in California.
The Early Learning Quality Improvement System Advisory Committee is required to develop the policy and implementation plan for California’s Early Learning Quality Improvement System.
Improper Payments Information Act Report 2008 (DOC; 155KB; 10pp.)
This report, mandated by the federal Improper Payment Information Act (IPIA) of 2002 and implementing regulations (45 CFR Part 98), is the first report based on California's 2008 IPIA review.
Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations
The California Infant/Toddler Learning & Development Foundations are at the center of California's infant/toddler learning and development system. The foundations describe how children develop and what they learn, and are designed to illuminate the competencies that infants and toddlers need for later success.
Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Program Guidelines (PDF; 9MB; 169pp.)
This publication presents information about how to provide high-quality early care and education, including recommendations for program policies and day-to-day practices that will improve program services to all infants and toddlers.
Local Child Care and Development Planning Councils (LPC)
The mission of county located LPCs is to plan for child care services based on the needs of families in the local community.
Prekindergarten Learning and Development Guidelines
A user-friendly resource that can help administrators, teachers, and policy makers identify elements necessary for providing quality programming for children prior to their entry into kindergarten.
Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1
The California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1, describes competencies—knowledge and skills—that most children can be expected to exhibit in a high-quality program as they complete their first or second year of preschool.
Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 1
The California Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 1, including the domains of social-emotional development, language and literacy, English-language development, and mathematics, is under revision. The final version will be completed by the end of February 2009, and it is currently expected that the publication will be released by early 2010.
Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2
The California Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 2, for visual and performing arts, physical development, and health is currently under revision. The final version will be completed by the end of February 2009. It is currently expected that Volume 2 of the foundations will be released together with the companion Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 2, by early 2011.
State Plan for the Federal Child Care and Development Fund
This plan describes how Child Care and Development Funds (CCDF) allocated by the federal government to California are deployed to meet the child care needs of qualified families.
Other California Department of Education Resources
After School Education and Safety Program
Provides funds to schools and districts that collaborate with community partners to provide safe and educationally enriching alternatives for children and youths during nonschool hours.
No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, the revised Elementary and Secondary Education Act, are new requirements and incentives designed to increase student and school performance.
The law sets deadlines for states to expand the scope and frequency of student testing, revamp their accountability systems and guarantee that every teacher is qualified in their subject area. NCLB requires states to make demonstrable annual progress in raising the percentage of students proficient in reading and math, and in narrowing the test-score gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students.
Nutrition Services
Learn more about how the Child and Adult Care Food Program can be integrated into a public and private child care center, day care home, adult day care center, or homeless shelter.
