Welf. & Inst. Code, § 10240 · Chapter 7. General Child Care and Development Programs
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 10240
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The department, with funds appropriated for this purpose, shall administer general child care and development programs. General child care and development programs shall include:
(a) Age and developmentally appropriate activities for children.
(b) Supervision.
(c) Parenting education and parent involvement.
(d) Social services that include, but are not limited to, identification of child and family needs and referral to appropriate agencies.
(e) Health services.
(f) Nutrition.
(g) Training and career ladder opportunities, documentation of which shall be provided to the department.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 116, Sec. 260. (AB 131) Effective July 23, 2021.
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