North Central Texas - AnnualChild Care by the Numbers All data refers to care in licensed centers, licensed homes, registered homes, and military providers This excludes Relative Care providers and Listed Home Providers |
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Average Number of Children per Day |
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The chart to the right details the average number of children served per day in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from Board Contract Year Board Contract Year 2015 (BCY'15) to BCY'25. This chart aligns with the TWC Child Care Services (CCS) performance measure for Average Number of Children Served per day. It includes all children served, including those served by out of state child care providers, and relative providers. The remaining charts below only include children who are being served by licensed centers, licensed homes, registered homes and military child care providers. These are the providers that are required to participate in Texas Rising Star, as well as high-quality military child care providers. This ensures that the remaining TWC Children Served charts align with the TWC Provider charts, as out of state providers and relative providers are not eligible to participate in Texas Rising Star. The left vertical axis measures the total number of children served per day. The blue bar on top represents the average number of children served per day by Texas Rising Star (TRS) providers. The red bar on the bottom represents the average number of children per day among non-Texas Rising Star providers. Together, they represent the total average children served per day. The right vertical axis measures the percentage of the average number of children served per day by Texas Rising Star providers. The black line is the average number of children served per day by Texas Rising Star providers divided by the overall average number of children served per day. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Total Number of Children Served by TWC |
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The chart to the right details the total number of children served by TWC in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY2015 (BCY'15) to BCY'25. This reflects the unduplicated total children who received CCS financial assistance during the year. Children who are being served by licensed centers, licensed homes, registered homes and military child care providers are included. Children who are being served by out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included. The left vertical axis measures the number of children served per year. The blue bar on top represents the children served by a Texas Rising Star (TRS) Provider. The red bar on the bottom represents the number of children among non-Texas Rising Star providers. Together, they represent the total children served per year. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Total Number of Families Served by TWC |
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The chart to the right details the number of families served by TWC in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY2015 (BCY'15) to BCY'25. Families who are being served by out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included. The left vertical axis measures the number of families served per year. The blue bar on top represents the families served by a Texas Rising Star (TRS) Provider. The red bar on the bottom represents the families served by a Non-Texas Rising Star (TRS) Provider. The right vertical axis measures the percentage of the number of families served by Texas Rising Star providers. The black line is the families served by a Texas Rising Star (TRS) Provider divided by the overall number of families served in the year. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Average Number of Children in Texas Rising Star Care by Star Level |
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The chart to the right details the average number of children served per day in Texas Rising Star (TRS) care in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25. Children who are being served by out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included, as these providers are not eligible to participate in Texas Rising Star. The left vertical axis measures the number of children served per year. The dark blue bar on the bottom represents the children served by a Texas Rising Star 2-Star provider. The light blue bar in the middle represents the children served by a Texas Rising Star 3-Star provider. The medium blue bar on top represents the children served by a Texas Rising Star 4-Star provider. Together, they represent the average number of children served per day in a Texas Rising Star Provider during the year. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Average Number of Children Served by Age per Day |
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The chart to the right details the average number of children served per day in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25 by age. Children who are being served by out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included. The left vertical axis measures the average number of children served per day. The blue bar on the bottom represents the average number of infants (0-17 months) served per day. The red bar stacked on top of that represents the average number of toddlers (18 months - 2 years) served per day. The yellow bar stacked on top of the red bar represents the average number of pre-schoolers (3-5 years) served per day. The orange bar on top represents the average number of school age children (6 - 13 years) served per day. Together, they represent the average number of children served per day in a year. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Average Number of Children Served by Age per Day - Texas Rising Star |
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The chart to the right details the average number of children served per day in Texas Rising Star providers in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25 by age. Children who are being served by out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included, as these providers are not eligible to participate in Texas Rising Star. The left vertical axis measures the average number of children served per day in Texas Rising Star providers. The blue bar on the bottom represents the average number of infants (0-17 months) served per day. The red bar stacked on top of that represents the average number of toddlers (18 months - 2 years) served per day. The yellow bar stacked on top of the red bar represents the average number of pre-schoolers (3-5 years) served per day. The orange bar on top represents the average number of school age children (6 - 13 years) served per day. Together, they represent the average number of children served per day in a year. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Average Number of Children Served by Age - Texas Rising Star 2 Star |
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The chart to the right details the average number of children per day in Texas Rising Star 2 star providers in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY2015 (BCY'15) to BCY'25 by age. Children who are being served by out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included, as these providers are not eligible to participate in Texas Rising Star. The left vertical axis measures the average number of children served per day in Texas Rising Star 2 Star providers. The blue bar on the bottom represents the average number of infants (0-17 months) served per day. The red bar stacked on top of that represents the average number of toddlers (18 months - 2 years) served per day. The yellow bar stacked on top of the red bar represents the average number of pre-schoolers (3-5 years) served per day. The orange bar on top represents the average number of school age children (6 - 13 years) served per day. Together, they represent the average number of children served per day in a year. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Average Number of Children Served by Age - Texas Rising Star 3 Star |
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The chart to the right details the average number of children per day in Texas Rising Star 3 Star providers in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY2015 (BCY'15) to BCY'25 by age. Children who are being served by out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included, as these providers are not eligible to participate in Texas Rising Star. The left vertical axis measures the average number of children served per day in Texas Rising Star 3 Star providers. The blue bar on the bottom represents the average number of infants (0-17 months) served per day. The red bar stacked on top of that represents the average number of toddlers (18 months - 2 years) served per day. The yellow bar stacked on top of the red bar represents the average number of pre-schoolers (3-5 years) served per day. The orange bar on top represents the average number of school age children (6 - 13 years) served per day. Together, they represent the average number of children served per day in a year. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Average Number of Children Served by Age - Texas Rising Star 4 Star |
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The chart to the right details the average number of children per day in Texas Rising Star 4 Star providers in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY2015 (BCY'15) to BCY'25 by age. Children who are being served by out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included, as these providers are not eligible to participate in Texas Rising Star. The left vertical axis measures the average number of children served per day in Texas Rising Star 4 Star providers. The blue bar on the bottom represents the average number of infants (0-17 months) served per day. The red bar stacked on top of that represents the average number of toddlers (18 months - 2 years) served per day. The yellow bar stacked on top of the red bar represents the average number of pre-schoolers (3-5 years) served per day. The orange bar on top represents the average number of school age children (6 - 13 years) served per day. Together, they represent the average number of children served per day in a year. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Average Number of Children Served by Age per Day - Non-Texas Rising Star |
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The chart to the right details the average number of children served per day in Non-Texas Rising Star providers in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25 by age. Children who are being served by out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included. The left vertical axis measures the average number of children served per day in non Texas Rising Star. The blue bar on the bottom represents the average number of infants (0-17 months) served per day. The red bar stacked on top of that represents the average number of toddlers (18 months - 2 years) served per day. The yellow bar stacked on top of the red bar represents the average number of pre-schoolers (3-5 years) served per day. The orange bar on top represents the average number of school age children (6 - 13 years) served per day. Together, they represent the average number of children served per day in a year. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Average Number of Children Served by Provider Type per Day |
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The chart to the right details the average number of children served per day in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25 by the provider type (Licensed Child Care Center, Licensed Child Care Home, Registered Child Care Home, or Military) where the children received care. Children who are being served by out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included. The left vertical axis measures the number of children served per day. The blue bar represents the total number of children served in Licensed Child Care Centers. The red bar stacked on top of that represents the total number of children served in Licensed Child Care Homes. The yellow bar stacked on top of the red bar represents the total number of children served in Registered Child Care Homes. The orange bar on top represents the total number of children served in Military providers. Together, they represent the total number of children served by all provider types during the year. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Waitlist |
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Important: Waiting List Data Currently Unavailable The Waiting List numbers, from BCY'25 forward, are not finalized due to the launch of TWC's new child care case management system and resulting data issues. TWC must complete automation changes to ensure our Waiting List data is accurate. |
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Child Care Providers |
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The chart to the right details the unduplicated number of providers with children in care in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25. Out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included. The left vertical axis measures the number of providers per year. The red bar on the bottom represents the total number of non-Texas Rising Star providers during the year. The blue bar on top represents the number of Texas Rising Star (TRS) providers. The right vertical axis measures the percentage of all Child Care providers that are Texas Rising Star providers per year. The black line is the total number of Child Care providers that are Texas Rising Star providers divided by the overall number of Child Care providers. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Texas Rising Star Providers with Agreements by Star Level |
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The chart to the right details the unduplicated number of Texas Rising Star providers with agreements to accept children receiving Child Care Services in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25. Out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included. The left vertical axis measures the number of providers with agreements per year. The dark blue bar on the bottom represents the Texas Rising Star (TRS) 2-Star providers. The light blue bar in the middle represents the Texas Rising Star 3-Star providers. The medium blue bar on top represents the Texas Rising Star 4-Star providers. Together, they represent the total number of Texas Rising Star providers with agreements during the year. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. Note that the sum of the TRS 2-Star, TRS 3-Star and TRS 4-Star columns will not equal the total TRS in the providers table due to providers changing star levels during the year |
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Texas Rising Star Capacity by Star Level |
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The chart to the right details the Total Capacity of Texas Rising Star providers that have children receiving Child Care Services enrolled in their program in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25. Out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included, as these providers are not eligible to participate in Texas Rising Star. The left vertical axis measures the total capacity for providers during a month. The dark blue bar on the bottom represents the Texas Rising Star (TRS) 2-Star provider capacity. The light blue bar in the middle represents the Texas Rising Star 3-Star provider capacity. The medium blue bar on top represents the Texas Rising Star 4-Star provider capacity. Together, they represent the total Texas Rising Star capacity during the year. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Texas Rising Star Providers with Subsidy Enrollment by Star Level |
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The chart to the right details the unduplicated number of providers in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board serving children participating in the Child Care Services program during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25. Out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included, as these providers are not eligible to participate in Texas Rising Star. The left vertical axis measures the number of providers per year. The dark blue bar represents the number of Texas Rising Star (TRS) 2-Star providers. The light blue bar represents the number of Texas Rising Star 3-Star providers. The medium blue bar represents the number of Texas Rising Star 4-Star providers. Together, they represent the total number of Texas Rising Star providers serving children participating in CCS during the year. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. Note that the sum of the TRS 2-Star, TRS 3-Star and TRS 4-Star columns will not equal the total TRS in the providers table due to providers changing levels during the year |
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Child Care Providers by Provider Type |
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The chart to the right details the unduplicated number of providers by provider type (Licensed Child Care Center, Licensed Child Care Home, Registered Child Care Home, and Military) in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25. Out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included, as these providers are not eligible to participate in Texas Rising Star. The left vertical axis measures the total number of providers that served children participating in Child Care Services (CCS). The blue bar on the bottom represents the number of Licensed Child Care Centers that served children each month. The red bar stacked represents the Licensed Child Care Homes that served children. The yellow bar stacked on top represents the Registered Child Care Homes that served children. The orange bar stacked on top represents the Military providers that served children. Together, they represent all providers that served children participating in CCS. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Licensed Child Care Centers by Texas Rising Star Status |
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The chart to the right details the unduplicated number of Licensed Child Care Centers that have children receiving Child Care Services enrolled in their program in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25. Out-of-state child care providers and relative providers are not included. The left vertical axis measures the number of Licensed Child Care Centers per year. The red bar on the bottom represents the total number of non-Texas Rising Star Licensed Child Care Centers during the year. The blue bar on top represents the total number of Texas Rising Star (TRS) Licensed Child Care Centers. The right vertical axis measures the percentage of the total number of Licensed Child Care Centers that are Texas Rising Star Licensed Child Care Centers. The black line is the total number of Texas Rising Star Licensed Child Care Centers per year divided by the overall number of Licensed Child Care Centers. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Licensed Child Care Homes by Texas Rising Star Status |
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The chart to the right details the unduplicated number of Licensed Child Care Homes that have children receiving Child Care Services enrolled in their program in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25. The left vertical axis measures the number of Licensed Child Care Homes per year. The red bar on the bottom represents the total number of non-Texas Rising Star Licensed Child Care Homes during the year. The blue bar on top represents the total number of Texas Rising Star (TRS) Licensed Child Care Homes. The right vertical axis measures the percentage of the total number of Licensed Child Care Homes that are Texas Rising Star Licensed Child Care Homes. The black line is the total number of Texas Rising Star Licensed Child Care Homes per year divided by the overall number of Licensed Child Care Homes. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Registered Child Care Homes Breakout by Texas Rising Star Status |
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The chart to the right details the unduplicated number of Registered Child Care Homes that have children receiving Child Care Services enrolled in their program in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25. The left vertical axis measures the number of Registered Child Care Homes per year. The red bar on the bottom represents the total number of non-Texas Rising Star Registered Child Care Homes during the year. The blue bar on top represents the total number of Texas Rising Star (TRS) Registered Child Care Homes. The right vertical axis measures the percentage of the total number of Registered Child Care Homes that are Texas Rising Star Registered Child Care Homes. The black line is the total number of Texas Rising Star Registered Child Care Homes per year divided by the overall number of Registered Child Care Homes. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Employers of Child Care Services Parents |
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The chart to the right details the unduplicated number of employers of Child Care Services (CCS) parents in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25. The left vertical axis and blue bar measure the number of employers of child care parents per year. To be an employer of a CCS parent during the year, the parent must be an employee with non-zero wages and positive units of care during at least one quarter of the Board Contract Year (BCY). All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Total Wages of Child Care Services Parents |
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The chart to the right details the total wages of Child Care Services (CCS) in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25. The left vertical axis and blue bar measure the total wages of child care parents per year. To be a CCS parent during the year, the parent must be an employee with non-zero wages and positive units of care during at least one quarter of the Board Contract Year (BCY). The wages for all parents meeting this definition for each quarter are then summed up. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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Average Quarterly Wages of Child Care Services Parents |
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The chart to the right details the average quarterly wages of Child Care Services (CCS) in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board during the period from BCY'15 to BCY'25. The left vertical axis and blue bar measure the average quarterly wages of child care parents per year. To be a CCS parent during the year, the parent must be an employee with non-zero wages and positive units of care during at least one quarter of the Board Contract Year (BCY). The quarterly wages for all parents meeting this definition for each quarter are then averaged by year. All data displayed by the chart for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board is presented in the table below. |
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BCY |
Board Contract Year. This is a period of time from October 1 of the previous year through September 30 of the current year. For example, BCY15 covers October 1, 2014, to September 30, 2015. |
Board |
A Local Workforce Development Board, responsible for strategic planning of workforce services, including Child Care Services. |
Provider |
Any child care provider licensed or registered with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission or that is regulated by the U.S. Department of Defense. |
Subsidy Agreement |
Texas Rising Star is a quality rating and improvement system for child care programs in Texas. All center-based and home-based child care providers in Texas can apply to participate in Texas Rising Star if they meet certain eligibility criteria. Programs that participate in Texas Rising Star meet higher-quality standards than many other child care programs. To learn more, visit https://texasrisingstar.org/ |
Texas Rising Star |
Texas Rising Star is a quality rating and improvement system for child care programs in Texas. All center-based and home-based child care providers in Texas can apply to participate in Texas Rising Star if they meet certain eligibility criteria. Programs that participate in Texas Rising Star meet higher-quality standards than many other child care programs. To learn more, visit https://texasrisingstar.org/ |
Average Children Served Per Day |
The total number of units of subsidized Child Care in the service months divided by the number of weekdays in the service month |
Unduplicated Children Served |
The distinct number of children with greater than zero units of care in the service period. |