This study examines the current state of childcare accessibility in Wilkes County, NC. It provides documentation of existing services and resources and recommends steps to create an innovative childcare ecosystem in Wilkes. These steps help enhance labor force participation, create a healthy environment for families, and identify roles community stakeholders must play to expand access and affordability to quality childcare.
This research is funded by the Leonard G. Herring Family Foundation. Published June 2023 by Wilkes Economic Development Corporation