Pre-School Program Needs Assessment
In spring of 2024, NCESD completed a pre-school needs assessment to explore the strengths, challenges, and needs of families and child care and early learning providers in the region. To view the Executive Summary please use the following link:
The interactive map below provides a comprehensive overview of child care and early learning facilities in Gilliam, Wheeler, and Sherman counties in Oregon. The map highlights the distribution of licensed childcare centers, registered family childcare homes, and other early learning institutions. It also includes key demographic information, such as total population, the number of children under the age of five, and median household income for each county. Users can explore the geographical distribution of childcare resources and examine the affiliation and capacity of each facility, facilitating a better understanding of the childcare landscape and community needs in our rural area.