Witness warns Essex County preschool supply differs sharply by measure; supports S.214 to follow children where capacity exists Erin Roche, Vermont director of First Children's Finance, told the House Education committee that Essex County shows 111 preschool-aged children, 104 total licensed preschool slots but just two universal pre-K licensed full‑time seats, arguing S.214 targets place-based access gaps.

Essex County's child-care crisis reveals a shocking disparity: 111 preschool-aged kids but only 2 full-time universal pre-K slots available!

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