Establishes Department of Early Childhood.

This bill creates a new principal department within New Jersey's Executive Branch called the Department of Early Childhood, led by a Commissioner appointed by the Governor. The department would consolidate early childhood responsibilities currently held by the Departments of Education and Human Services, covering programs for children from pregnancy through age eight. Key provisions include establishing the Commissioner's authority to hire staff, create rules, conduct investigations, and manage federal or private grants for early childhood services. The legislation also transfers specific programs like preschool education, child care subsidies, and teacher licensing to this new department, centralizing oversight for young children.