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Survey - Summary of Critical Findings • Enrollment Crisis: 78.8% of providers experiencing decreased enrollment • Scholarship Freeze is Primary Driver: 85% of declining providers cite CCS freeze • Nearly 900 Children Lost to Pre-K: Competition from public Pre-K is significant • Staffing Impact: 44% of providers made staffing cuts or adjustments • High Program Dependency: 95.8% of providers accept scholarships; many families rely heavily on this support • Sustainability Risk: 43% of programs face closure within 12 months if freeze continues • Waitlists Despite Enrollment Drop: Two-thirds have waitlists (mainly infants/toddlers), indicating demand exists but affordability is the barrier • Awareness Gap: 45% unaware of partial reopening • Limited Pre-K Participation: Only 20% awarded Blueprint/Pre-K slots, meaning most face Pre-K as competition • Systemic Concerns: Administrative burdens, audit issues, and need for provider respect consistently raised