CT HB05003

Office of Early Childhood must establish an electronic portal by July 1, 2028, accessible via mobile app and website, to show slot availability in early childhood programs statewide and allow families to apply for subsidies

Prospective payment system for the child care subsidy program must be implemented by July 1, 2027

Large family child care home endorsement program created for fiscal years 2026-2029, allowing licensed providers to care for up to 12 children with a maximum of 30 endorsements issued per year

Joint study required on liability insurance costs for child care centers and family child care homes, with report due July 1, 2026; separate report on background check processing times for early childhood educators also due July 1, 2026

One-year pilot program established to distribute child care and financial assistance information to expectant mothers at three hospitals and two obstetric providers, with final report on program efficacy due June 1, 2028