•At the end of 2011 there were 92 licensed childcare center slots for infants and toddlers, and 503 for preschoolers.
•There were 20 slots for infants and toddlers in licensed family childcare homes, and 90 for preschoolers.
•Directors of fee-based homes/centers reported some openings while “free” services had waiting lists.
•All licensed centers were either Qualistar-rated or working toward NAEYC accreditation.
•MECC participates in SRQIP.