Description: <p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Listed below are all the groups with their assets, strengths, and challenges:</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">1 - Where most homes have all parent(s) working and preschool options may be needed.</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Assets - Income, Demand, Stability, Subsidy Access </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Strengths</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Household income relative to household income at the state level is above median (109%); indicating that families are more likely to afford childcare services. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>68% of children aged 0-5 have all parents working, indicating a below median need for childcare services while parents are away. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>90% of providers are centers, indicating more standardized and therefore stable service. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Low relative access (21%) to state subsidized childcare; indicating an inadequate level of supply given the level of demand. However, this may be considered a strength (I.e., We expect this to be the case) because families are more likely to afford childcare services. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;"> Challenges</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>1.3% of households do not speak English as a primary language, indicating an above median demand for special language programs </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Below median relative access (32%) to infant and toddler care; indicating an inadequate level of supply given the level of demand. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Low relative access (15%) to preschool services; indicating an inadequate level of supply given the level of demand </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">2 - Where diversity in cultures and language is greatest. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Assets – Demand, Infant and Toddler Care Access </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Strengths</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>66% of children aged 0-5 have all parents working, indicating a below median need for childcare services while parents are away. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Above median relative access (53%) to infant and toddler care; indicating an adequate level of supply given the level of demand. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;"> Challenges</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Household income relative to household income at the state level is below median (56%); indicating that families are less likely to afford childcare services. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>13% of households do not speak English as a primary language, indicating a high demand for special language programs </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>96% of providers are center based, which tends to be more expensive than home based providers. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Low relative access (25%) to state subsidized childcare; indicating an inadequate level of supply given the level of demand </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Below median relative access (35%) to preschool services; indicating an inadequate level of supply given the level of demand </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">3 - Where access to infant and toddler care is higher but affordability may be a challenge. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Assets – Subsidy Access, Preschool Access, Infant and Toddler Care Access </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Strengths</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Above median relative access (63%) to state subsidized childcare; indicating an adequate level of supply given the level of demand. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Above median relative access (55%) to preschool services; indicating an adequate level of supply given the level of demand. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Above median relative access (79%) to infant and toddler care; indicating an adequate level of supply given the level of demand. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Challenges</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>84% of children aged 0-5 have all parents working, indicating a high need for childcare services while parents are away. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Household income relative to household income at the state level is below median (85%); indicating that families are less likely to afford childcare services </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>1.28% of households do not speak English as a primary language, indicating an above median demand for special language programs </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>93% of providers are center based, which tends to be more expensive than home based providers </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">4 - Where fewer households have all parent(s) working but access to infant and toddler care is higher. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Assets – Demand, Subsidy Access, Infant and Toddler Care Access, Preschool Access </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Strengths</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>40% of children aged 0-5 have all parents working, indicating a low need for childcare services while parents are away. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Above median relative access (64%) to state subsidized childcare; indicating an adequate level of supply given the level of demand. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Above median relative access (73%) to infant and toddler care; indicating an adequate level of supply given the level of demand. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Above median relative access (53%) to preschool services; indicating an adequate level of supply given the level of demand. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;"> Challenges</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Household income relative to household income at the state level is below median (88%); indicating that families are less likely to afford childcare services. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>2% of households do not speak English as a primary language, indicating a high demand for special language programs </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>94% of providers are center based, which tends to be more expensive than home based providers </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">5 - Where home-based care is the norm. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Assets – Demand, Income, Subsidy Access, Preschool Access </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Strengths</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>70% of children aged 0-5 have all parents working, indicating a below median need for childcare services while parents are away. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Household income relative to household income at the state level is above median (103%); indicating that families are more likely to afford childcare services </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Below median relative access (42%) to state subsidized childcare; indicating an inadequate level of supply given the level of demand. However, this may be considered a strength (I.e., we expect this to be the case) because families are more likely to afford childcare services. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Above median relative access (50%) to preschool services; indicating an adequate level of supply given the level of demand. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Challenges </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>1.26% of households do not speak English as a primary language, indicating an above median demand for special language programs </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>13% of providers are centers; indicating a preponderance of home-based providers, which tend to be less standardized and stable. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Below median relative access (43%) to infant and toddler care; indicating an inadequate level of supply given the level of demand. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">6 - Where access to preschool options is higher and most households have both parent(s) working. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Assets – Income, Stability, Preschool Access </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Strengths</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Household income relative to household income at the state level is above median (105%); indicating that families are more likely to afford childcare services </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>91% of providers are centers; indicating more standardized and therefore stable service. And although more expensive, families are more likely to afford it. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Above median relative access (77%) to preschool services; indicating an adequate level of supply given the level of demand. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Challenges</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>74% of children aged 0-5 have all parents working, indicating an above median demand for childcare services while parents are away. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>1.17% of households do not speak English as a primary language, indicating an above median demand for special language programs. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Low relative access (31%) to state subsidized childcare; indicating an inadequate level of supply given the level of demand </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Low relative access (27%) to infant and toddler care; indicating an inadequate level of supply given the level of demand. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">7 - Where household income is highest. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Assets – Income, Stability, Language, Subsidy Access </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Strengths</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Household income relative to household income at the state level is above median (190%); indicating that families are more likely to afford childcare services. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>93% of providers are centers, indicating more standardized and therefore stable service. Although more expensive, families are more likely to afford it. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>0.64% of households do not speak English as a primary language, indicating a below median need for special language programs. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>High relative access (73%) to state subsidized childcare; indicating an adequate level of supply given the level of demand. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;"> Challenges</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>76% of children aged 0-5 have all parents working, indicating an above median demand for childcare services while parents are away. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Below median (41%) relative access to preschool services, indicating an inadequate level of supply given the level of demand. </p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">•<span style> </span>Below median relative access (43%) to infant and toddler care, indicating an inadequate level of supply given the level of demand. </p><div><br /></div><ul>
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