Goal 8: High-Quality Early Learning
Commitment
Babies, toddlers, and young children across north Carolina will have access to high-quality opportunities to engage in early learning.
2025 Target
Part 1) By 2025, increase the percentage of income-eligible children enrolled in NC Pre-K statewide from 47% to 75%.
Part 2) By 2025, decrease the percent of family income spent on child care, according to data provided by Child Care Aware America.
- Infant Care: Decrease from 11.6% to 7.0%
- Toddler Care: Decrease from 10.5% to 7.0%
- Four-Year-Olds: Decrease from 10.0% to 7.0%