Impact & Stats
Quality child care is a necessity for many families in North Carolina, and it is also a significant expense. How does CCR&R improve the quality of child care services in North Carolina?
*Sources: NC Office of Budget and Management, American Community Survey and the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education.
S. Census Bureau. “2021 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Public Use Micro Sample.” Accessed August 11, 2023.
Total Children 0-5
714,447
Total Children 6-12
864,021
% of Families with Children 0-5 with All Parents Working
66%
% of Families with Children 6+ with All Parents Working
72%
Number of Regulated Child Care Programs
5,598
Number of 4-5 Star Child Care Programs
3,733
% of Children Enrolled in 4-5 Star Child Care Programs
71%
Size of Child Care Workforce
36,753
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