Meet Emma Ginther, a Groundwork Ohio Early Childhood Leadership Fellow working at the Franklin County Board of Commissioners with the education team who wants to strengthen early learning access, equity, and educator wages in Franklin County.

Sara Laughlin, a Groundwork Ohio Family Action Network member and Miami County parent shares her experience advocating in Washington, D.C., with Child Care Aware of America.

Groundwork Ohio and The Ohio Chamber of Commerce's new child care resource and Lynanne Gutierrez's guest column were featured in County Commissioners Association of Ohio's Spring 2026 magazine.

Groundwork Ohio’s Business Innovation in Child Care resource highlights how COAD4kids is partnering with rural Ohio employers to expand child care access for working families.

According to Groundwork Ohio's Early Childhood Data Dashboard, 60% of rural Ohioans live in a child care desert, meaning many families already do not have enough access to licensed child care to meet their needs. Early childhood education is a high-skill and high-demand, but low-wage profession that already faces significant workforce shortages across Ohio. Now, the United States Department of Education is considering a new higher education accountability provision through it

The Ashland County Foundation Women’s Fund, featured in Business Innovation in Child Care: Case Studies Across Ohio by Groundwork Ohio and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, raised $4.8M to expand child care and support working families.

Groundwork Ohio’s new Business Innovation in Child Care: Case Studies Across Ohio resource highlights how employers and communities are advancing child care solutions to support families and strengthen Ohio’s workforce.

New fact sheet shows how children’s environments shape brain development and future success. Download and share today!

HOPE Toledo is building strong early learning foundations for children and families in northwest Ohio through community partnerships, Pre-Kindergarten access, and advocacy.

Groundwork Ohio joins 45 national organizations urging Congress to protect the Child Care and Development Fund for families and providers.

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.