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Population of 3- and 4-year-olds: 356,000 |
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| Enrollment | ||
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Head Start | 36,400 |
| State pre-kindergarten | 67,000* | |
| State subsidized child care | 55,500 | |
| Private preschool/ unsubsidized child care | unknown | |
| Average teacher compensation | ||
| Subsidized child care | $17,077 | |
| Pre-kindergarten | $44,431 | |
| Head Start | $22,912 | |
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* Includes children in special education programs SOURCE: Ounce of Prevention Fund, Illinois State Board of Education |
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Illinois preschool universe
