Learning Resources

High quality early childhood experiences are proven to foster future success. But not all families can access it. From affordability to inequity, thousands of Washington state families lack these opportunities — especially people of color, those with special needs, and underserved communities.  

The Early Learning Coordination Plan addresses these challenges.

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About two and five children 8 years of age or younger are Children of Color.2

108K

108,307 children age 8 and younger live in households* below the 100% federal poverty level.1

*Household income below $26,500 for a family of four in 2021.

Dig Deeper

The following resources provide key data points that informed the Plan’s creation. We’re making them available here to help reinforce why this Plan is so important for the future of all children and families, and for the elimination of inequities for underserved communities.

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62%

62% of children younger than 5 years live in households where all available parents are in the labor force.7

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Almost 1/3 of all children 8 years of age and younger live in a household with an income below $53,000 for a family of four.3