Childcare Need & Supply (All)

Statewide, DCYF estimates that families of about 305,000 children, age B-5, are not yet in school and need child care. Only about 34% of those children are enrolled in licensed child care or preschool. The percent of need met for child care and preschool for young children varies widely across the state.
Organization: State of Washington
Last updated: 2023-03-03T19:32:13.050132
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