In this Groundwork Ohio Partner Spotlight, meet Preschool Promise and learn how it supports young children and families across Montgomery County.

Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow 2026 visited Miami and Preble counties to hear from local leaders, providers and partners about what families need to thrive.

Groundwork Ohio’s Roadshow 2026 visited Montgomery County to learn about early learning, mental health, family needs, and the local economy.

Groundwork Ohio and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce are highlighting how Ohio businesses like Illuminate USA are advancing child care solutions in Business Innovation in Child Care: Case Studies Across Ohio.

Georgetown University’s new resource explains why Medicaid is critical to supporting early childhood educators, children, and families in Ohio.

Kindergarten readiness gives Ohio children a four-year head start—setting the foundation for lifelong learning and success.

Learn how Invest in Children supports young children, families, and early childhood professionals across Cuyahoga County.

Groundwork Ohio and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce's Business Innovation in Child Care: Case Studies Across Ohio highlights First Federal Savings.

Ohio's Child Care Cred program is receiving statewide attention as employers, policymakers, and advocates work together to expand access to affordable child care. Groundwork Ohio's research, business resources, and employer partnerships continue to demonstrate why child care is a critical workforce and economic issue.

Tiara Anderson, a Groundwork Ohio Family Action Network member, shares why affordable child care is essential for Ohio families and economic stability.

As part of Groundwork Ohio's new Business Innovation in Child Care: Case Studies Across Ohio resource, released in partnership with Ohio Chamber of Commerce, learn how the Hancock County Childcare Collaborative is supporting local child care solutions through community partnerships and targeted investments.

Groundwork Ohio supports Senate Bill 218 to reduce barriers for military-certified child care providers and expand access to care.

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!