Assembly Member Alanis proposes modernizing California's child daycare licensing process through expanded payment options and electronic application submissions. The legislation would require the State Department of Social Services to accept credit card payments for licensing fees and enable electronic submission of initial applications by January 1, 2027.

The bill maintains the existing fee structure for child daycare facilities, which varies based on facility type and capacity. Family daycare homes serving 1-8 children pay $73 for both initial applications and annual renewals, while larger centers caring for over 121 children are assessed $2,420 for initial applications and $1,210 annually. Additional fees apply for facility relocations, capacity changes, orientation sessions, and various administrative actions.

Under the proposed changes, applicants could submit initial licensing paperwork either electronically or in hard copy format. The department would process payments via credit card, business check, or personal check. The legislation preserves current provisions directing fee revenue toward health and safety monitoring, facility inspections, and other licensing program operations. Local jurisdictions would remain prohibited from imposing additional business licenses, fees, or taxes on small family daycare homes licensed through this program.