Lifelong Learning and Education Lifelong Learning and Education
High-quality education and learning opportunities from birth to end of life

Impact 2: Quality of Education and Learning Opportunities and Environments

Affordability of Early Childhood Education (ECE)
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Cost of Child Care for a Preschooler in a Family Child Care Home

In regions where child care costs are high, family budgets are strained and parents may be forced to sacrifice in the quality of child care arrangements they select for their children. Affordable child care in a community also strengthens the economy with a larger labor force and stronger tax base.
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Average Annual Cost of Child Care for a Preschooler in a Family Child Care Home

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz ($11,549.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value ($10,090.0). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz ($11,549.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value ($10,090.0).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of $11,549.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $10,298.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $11,560.5. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of $11,549.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $10,298.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $11,560.5.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the CA Value ($10,975.0), Santa Cruz has a value of $11,549.0 which is higher and worse. Compared to the CA Value ($10,975.0), Santa Cruz has a value of $11,549.0 which is higher and worse.
(Compared to CA State Value)

County: Santa Cruz

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Average Cost of Child Care for an Infant in a Child Care Center

In regions where child care costs are high, family budgets are strained and parents may be forced to sacrifice in the quality of child care arrangements they select for their children. Affordable child care in a community also strengthens the economy with a larger labor force and stronger tax base.
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Average Annual Cost of Child Care for an Infant in a Child Care Center

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz ($20,061.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value ($17,160.0). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz ($20,061.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value ($17,160.0).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of $20,061.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $15,456.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $17,664.3. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of $20,061.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $15,456.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $17,664.3.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the CA Value ($17,384.0), Santa Cruz has a value of $20,061.0 which is higher and worse. Compared to the CA Value ($17,384.0), Santa Cruz has a value of $20,061.0 which is higher and worse.
(Compared to CA State Value)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicators

Cost of Child Care for a Preschooler in a Child Care Center

In regions where child care costs are high, family budgets are strained and parents may be forced to sacrifice in the quality of child care arrangements they select for their children. Affordable child care in a community also strengthens the economy with a larger labor force and stronger tax base.
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Average Annual Cost of Child Care for a Preschooler in a Child Care Center

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz ($14,507.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value ($12,045.0). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz ($14,507.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value ($12,045.0).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of $14,507.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $10,885.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $12,772.5. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of $14,507.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $10,885.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $12,772.5.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the CA Value ($12,168.0), Santa Cruz has a value of $14,507.0 which is higher and worse. Compared to the CA Value ($12,168.0), Santa Cruz has a value of $14,507.0 which is higher and worse.
(Compared to CA State Value)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicators

Cost of Child Care for an Infant in a Family Child Care Center

In regions where child care costs are high, family budgets are strained and parents may be forced to sacrifice in the quality of child care arrangements they select for their children. Affordable child care in a community also strengthens the economy with a larger labor force and stronger tax base.
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Average Annual Cost of Child Care for an Infant in a Family Child Care Home

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz ($13,565.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value ($10,809.0). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz ($13,565.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value ($10,809.0).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of $13,565.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $12,198.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $13,164.0. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of $13,565.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $12,198.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $13,164.0.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the CA Value ($11,718.0), Santa Cruz has a value of $13,565.0 which is higher and worse. Compared to the CA Value ($11,718.0), Santa Cruz has a value of $13,565.0 which is higher and worse.
(Compared to CA State Value)

County: Santa Cruz

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Percent of Consumer Spending: Childcare

In regions where child care costs are high, family budgets are strained and parents may be forced to sacrifice in the quality of child care arrangements they select for their children. Affordable child care in a community also strengthens the economy with a larger labor force and stronger tax base.
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