Become a Childcare Provider
A new survey released by Rural Resources Community Action (RRCA) reveals a sobering reality for families across Eastern Washington’s Tri-County area: access to adequate childcare is slipping out of reach for the majority of parents in Stevens, Ferry, and Pend Oreille counties.
According to the 2024 survey, funded by the Childcare Partnership Grant, the following percentages of respondents reported inadequate access to childcare:
- 71% in Stevens County (See more Stevens County statistics here)
- 66% in Ferry County (See more Ferry County statistics here)
- 55% in Pend Oreille County (See more Pend Oreille County statistics here)
It’s clear that our region is in a childcare crisis, and it will take a multi-pronged approach to expand access to childcare. One important approach is to encourage the creation of in-home childcare providers and/or childcare centers.
If you would like to consider becoming a childcare provider in your home or starting a childcare center, we’ve developed some resources to help you determine costs and process.