Why child care could be 'at a standstill' as California plans not to expand subsidized spaces
- Posted on February 2, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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Why child care could be 'at a standstill' as California plans not to expand subsidized spaces

Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget lacks funding for additional subsidized child-care slots, stalling progress on getting thousands of families access to affordable care.