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.

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Source https://data.wa.gov/resource/b8z4-gx3u
Author DCYF Data Governance
Last Updated July 22, 2025, 20:04 (UTC)
Created July 22, 2025, 20:04 (UTC)
1. These data are viewable as a dashboard on the main DCYF website link.
Category education
Period of Time Current
Posting Frequency Quarterly
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