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

This bill directs New Jersey's Department of Children and Families (DCF) to create a unified online child care finder tool to help parents, guardians, and caregivers locate licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers statewide. The tool must include map-based searches, show facility details (like hours, fees, and availability), allow online applications and payments, and meet strict security and accessibility standards. DCF must hire a third-party vendor within 90 days, test the tool in three counties within 270 days, and launch it statewide within one year, using $3.6 million in state funds. The bill aims to replace two separate existing systems with a single, user-friendly platform to simplify child care access.