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Data
See data related to child care, early childhood education, census, and Chicago Community Area profiles.
Cook County Child Care Data
Number and capacity of child care programs (Updated April 2024)
Cook County Census Data
Child population, children with parents in the labor force, children in poverty, children in low-income families (below 200% of poverty level), and the race or ethnicity of the general population. Updated: January 2024
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Profiles
Chicago Community Area Profiles
These profiles present key indicators of need within the 77 Chicago Community Areas, including the number of children in poverty, the unemployment rate, linguistic isolation, and public health statistics. Updated: Spring 2019
To help you advocate effectively, we have compiled profiles that detail the current early childhood landscape in your district.
Explore Our Research Reports
Explore 20+ child care and early learning research reports by topic:
Expanding Family Access and Choice
Supporting Child Care Programs and Workforce
Achieving Program Excellence and Equity
Strengthening State Administration and Funding for Child Care
Annual Report on Child Care in Cook County
Connect with IAFC’s Research Team!
For more information and questions, please email:
research@actforchildren.org
David Alexander, Ph.D.
Director of Research
Marcia Stoll
Assistant Director of Research
Arunima Mehrotra
Senior Research Associate
Alejandra Flores
Research & Evaluation Analyst
