Access and Quality for Illinois Children: Illinois Early Childhood Education Needs Assessment
Research Type: Early Care and Education
Published: 2019
This statewide needs assessment examines access to quality early childhood education (ECE) services across the State of Illinois, including both home- and center-based care and preschool programs. The goal of this report is to inform stakeholders of the disparities in access across communities in the hopes of serving the greatest number of children in need of care with the highest quality of care. Stakeholders can use the information presented to create a comprehensive, high-quality, equitable strategy for children throughout Illinois as well as reflect on targeted geographic strategies.