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Child Care Scholarship Program Briefing 02.04.2026 27 Data and Trends Breakdown of Children Enrolled in CCS by Age Age Breakdown Number Percentage Under 3 years of age 10,302 25% Ages 3 to 5 years old 12,183 30% 5 years old and older 18,652 45% Total 41,137 100% Source: MSDE internal data systems, accessed 1/26/2026. Note: Data from December 2025. • 1 in 4 children enrolled in CCS are under 3 years old. • Almost half of children receiving CCS are school-aged children. • 30% of children enrolled in CCS are between 3-5 years old.