Estimating Early Care & Education Demand and Supply Across the US: Methodological Overview

Jessica A. Carson, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Rebecca Glauber, University of New Hampshire, Durham
Harshita Sarup, University of New Hampshire, Durham
Tyrus Parker, University of New Hampshire, Durham
Joanna Gyory, University of New Hampshire

Abstract

This project aimed to refine the way child care supply and demand are measured. We clarified why estimates of demand and supply often conflict and created a resource for policymakers and state administrators that makes this nuance visible.