Data & Reports
Child Care Demographics
MFN’s annual Maryland Child Care Demographics report provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic and social factors impacting families and child care professionals across the state.
This data-driven resource highlights critical benchmarks in child care affordability, availability, poverty rates, and more to help inform effective policy decisions. By pairing these data with the lived experiences of our communities, we can move beyond anecdotes to advocate for the high-quality, affordable child care every Maryland child deserves.
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Mapping Resources
Child Care Desert Mapping
This map breaks down to hyper-local data and provides information to help parents, government officials, and policymakers better understand where child care deserts occur in Maryland. By making this type of child care data transparent, the public gains information to support initiatives in regions where early care and education programs are most needed.
Maryland Community Business Compass
The Maryland Community Business Compass is a platform that helps entrepreneurs navigate opportunities to start and run child care and fresh food businesses. By providing data-driven insights and resource access, the Compass empowers Marylanders to build thriving businesses that create lasting community impact. With the Compass, entrepreneurs can:
- explore interactive maps to identify market opportunities,
- find relevant state and local funding opportunities, and
- connect to small business supports and other resources.
Visit the Maryland Community Business Compass today to discover opportunities within your community. You can find a demo video for the Compass here.