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AB-2515 • 2026

Childcare.

Childcare.

Children
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Harabedian
Last action
2026-02-21
Official status
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary indicates that the bill makes technical, nonsubstantive changes but does not specify what those changes entail.

Childcare Staffing Rules

AB-2515 makes minor updates to existing rules about staffing for childcare centers without changing the requirements or duties.

What This Bill Does

  • Updates the Child Care and Development Services Act's rules on staffing for center-based childcare programs.
  • Does not change how many staff are needed or what their duties are.
  • Keeps the same requirements for who can work in these childcare centers.

Who It Names or Affects

  • State Department of Social Services
  • Childcare center operators under contract with the department

Terms To Know

Technical changes
Small updates that do not change how things work, just make them clearer.
Center-based childcare programs
Childcare centers where children go to be looked after by staff.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify the exact nature of the changes.
  • It is unclear when these updates will take effect, if at all.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-21 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  2. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2515, as introduced, Harabedian.
Childcare.
Existing law, the Child Care and Development Services Act, administered by the State Department of Social Services, establishes a system of childcare and development services for children up to 13 years of age. Existing law requires the department to establish rules and regulations for the staffing of all center-based childcare and development programs under contract with the department.
This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to that provision.

Current Bill Text

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