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The North Texas Child Care Workforce Study

The North Texas early care and education (ECE) workforce plays a vital role in supporting children, families, and the economy. This report examines demographics and experiences of the ECE workforce, as well as the supply of child care programs they support.
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Early childhood educators are the backbone of the education system, laying the foundation for children’s academic, social, and emotional success.

The North Texas Child Care Workforce Study provides a comprehensive picture of the region’s early care and education (ECE) workforce, including workforce size, child care supply, educator characteristics, and the challenges child care directors face—across three Workforce Development Board regions: Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas, Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, and Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County.

Explore key insights on the ECE workforce needs, educator qualifications, financial realities, and the opportunities ahead to strengthen access to high-quality early care and education across the region.

Learn what’s needed to enhance a system that shapes the future of young learners.

Read the report

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