Requires DCF to develop a unified child care finder; appropriates $3.6 million.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Children and Families (DCF) to create a free, secure online tool (web or mobile app) that helps parents and caregivers search for licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers statewide. The tool must display location maps, operating hours, fees, availability, program types, and licensing details, with features for applying directly, messaging providers, and paying fees through the platform. It mandates the tool meet strict accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA) and security (SOC 2 Type II) standards. The bill appropriates $3.6 million from the General Fund for DCF to develop and implement the tool within 270 days of hiring a vendor, directly affecting parents seeking care, licensed child care centers, and family providers who must supply their profile information.