California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed delaying funding for 20,000 subsidized child care slots, which would help cover the state's $22.5 billion budget deficit this year.
Even though it's a relatively small sum, it could have big consequences. The delay puts Newsom at odds with the state’s newly unionized child care workforce just months before their first contract is set to expire. And it has upset the Legislative Women’s Caucus, who, after gains in the November elections, now make up nearly half of the Legislature. Their support will be key to advancing Newsom’s agenda during his second term.
The California Department of Finance, the agency responsible for crafting Newsom's budget, said that the administration “remains committed to expanding access to child care that's consistent with the budget agreements,” according to agency spokesman H.D. Palmer.Patricia Moran holds up a utility bill while posing for photos at her child care facility in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.
“Overall, we do not expect access to child care to be significantly impacted given the amount of currently unfilled slots,” the LAO said.
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