Washington’s vision for early learning requires the active collaboration of state-level, regional, and community partners across all programs, services, and supports that contribute to the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of Washington’s children. Reflecting that collaborative approach, this needs assessment was developed in partnership with many organizations, tribal governments, agencies, and individuals (parents, caregivers, providers, and others) a cross the state. It reveals the rich diversity of the state’s children, families, communities, and providers. It shows the strength of community support for early learning and the strength of leadership across the field — from families, providers, tribal communities, advocates, organizations, schools, state agencies, legislators, and more. The needs assessment also shows that there is still much work to be done to support children and families, particularly those most vulnerable. There is deep disproportionality related to race and ethnicity in accessing services and achieving positive outcomes. There are striking economic limitations in the current child care system, for both families and providers. There are areas of extremely limited access to services and supports in rural communities. There are still gaps in the breadth of supports needed by parents, caregivers and early learning professionals. (author abstract)