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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Number of Child Care Providers in Portage County
Measurement Period: 2016
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Why is this important?
Investing in our youngest children is one of the most promising and cost effective ways to ensure that they are ready to enter kindergarten and succeed in school and life. We must find innovative ways to invest in our early support services that deal with the full range of obstacles that our families face, including poverty, substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues.
66
Source:
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Measurement period: 2016
Maintained by: United Way of Portage County
Last update: April 2023
Measurement period: 2016
Maintained by: United Way of Portage County
Last update: April 2023
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Data Source
- Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: United Way of Portage County
Filed under: Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education, Education / Educational Attainment, Social Determinants of Health, Children, Teens