An update from Groundwork Ohio on Ohio’s publicly funded child care program, including oversight measures, funding status, and expert guidance.

Groundwork Ohio’s is featured in statewide USA Today Network and Gannett coverage on rising child care costs and Ohio’s growing $600M funding crisis.

Toledo Day Nursery's Director and Groundwork Ohio Early Childhood Leadership Fellow Julia Myers shares her passion for early childhood education and advocating for families, children, and educators.

Meet Monica, a SPARK supervisor whose passion for advocacy and early learning inspires her work supporting families across Cuyahoga County.

Real-life stories show Early Intervention transforms lives. Ohio’s commitment is helping families thrive each day.

Learning Grove empowers children, families, and educators through high-quality early learning and strong community partnerships.

More than 200 advocates united at Groundwork Ohio's Momentum 2025 to build a stronger future for Ohio’s youngest children and families.

Ohio Head Start and Groundwork Ohio united in D.C. to advocate for early learning investments amid political uncertainty.

4C for Children empowers caregivers and families through education, advocacy, and partnerships that strengthen Ohio’s early childhood system.

Meet Early Education Specialist and Early Childhood Leadership Fellow Stephanie Moore, whose advocacy and lived experience drive her to champion children and families across Ohio.

Strengthening Ohio families and providers through CCDBG: affordable child care, stability for providers, and investment in the future.

The First Five Years Fund breaks down the 2025 Child Care Modernization Act and what it means for families, providers, and equity.

Toledo Day Nursery launches flexible scholarships with Bainum Family Foundation to help families in crisis stay in child care and keep children learning.

Ohio leaders unite to tackle the child care crisis, framing it as a workforce and economic issue – not just a family challenge.

From reducing infant mortality to expanding child care, United Way of Summit & Medina is building stronger futures for Ohio families.

Only 37% of Ohio children start kindergarten ready to learn. Early literacy activities can help close the gap and set children up for success.

Universal pre-k strengthens children, families, and communities. Learn why Ohio must invest now—for a future that benefits us all.

Ohio's future depends on early educators. Fair pay and support for child care staff will strengthen children, families, and our economy.

Ohio’s early childhood education system is at a breaking point. Learn how workforce investment can ensure every child—and caregiver—thrives.

H.R. 1 slashes Medicaid and SNAP, threatening access to health care, nutrition, and stability for Ohio families and communities.