This report is the most comprehensive, nationwide analysis of child care supply, potential need, access, and economic impact to date. It combines state-provided child care data, federal data sources, census workforce estimates, and a distance-based access model that reflects how families actually seek child care. It also draws on a series of 10 national parent surveys to contextualize findings and highlight how access, cost, hours, and availability shape family decisions.
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Read a blog post about the report: The National Child Care Gap: 4.1M Children Lack Access—and It's Costing the Economy Billions |
Read a press release about the report: New National Analysis Finds 4.1 Million Children Lack Access to Child Care, Costing the Economy Up to $329 Billion Over the Next Decade |