Looking to understand your state’s child care landscape and its untapped potential? Discover actionable insights and innovative solutions to bridge the child care gap with Wonderschool.
This table shows child care availability across states, including children under 5 with all parents working, licensed slots, and the percentage of access. Data is sourced from the Bipartisan Policy Center National and State Child Care Data Overview.
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Highlights the economic value of filled child care slots, staffing shortages, and median hourly wages across states. This table provides a snapshot of workforce challenges and economic impacts in the sector. Sources: Child Care Data Center, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and U.S. Department of Labor reports.
Highlights potential salary increases for child care providers with Wonderschool, comparing current averages to potential earnings. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Wonderschool internal data.
The Impact Visualizer demonstrates how U.S. child care programs contribute to local economies using nationally recognized data. According to CSCCE, each filled slot generates $62,693 annually, while NAEYC reports programs operate at 71% capacity, with 48% attendance and 33% facing potential closure due to staffing shortages. This tool calculates economic potential by modeling how enhanced capacity and staffing amplify impact across total slots served nationwide.
Sarah Cares
Ravenna, MI
Connects parents to child care that meets their needs
Recruits and helps individuals start quality programs
Modernizes how providers meet regulatory compliance
Builds a pipeline of qualified short and long term child care staff
Streamlines the matching and enrollment process for agencies
Boosts child care providers business acumen
Gives providers the tools they need to operate long lasting programs
Makes child care affordable with a payment process for employers, providers, and parents