CT HB07044

Office of Early Childhood must establish the Early Care and Education Program Portal by July 1, 2028, accessible via website and mobile application

Portal will display real-time availability of slots in early care and education programs, including subsidized slots, at town, regional, and statewide levels

Providers can enter slot availability and enrollment information through their existing child-care management software

Families can apply for child-care subsidies and other assistance directly through the portal

Stakeholders and policymakers can use the portal to conduct town-by-town, regional, and statewide analyses of early care and education needs