2 days ago Editorial: Senate's attempt to defang acclaimed child-care ratings should not stand (Cleveland.com) "Without sufficient nutrition and stimulation, a stable home environment and quality early-childhood education, children tend to start..."
2 days ago Rolling back child care quality system would be a major mistake (The Columbus Dispatch) If Step Up to Quality is weakened or gutted, children will be the losers.
2 days ago Week of June 14th Round-Up Read the latest early childhood news, updates, and opportunities from Groundwork Ohio...
3 days ago Urgent Call to Action to Save Quality Child Care The next week is critical in saving Ohio's quality child care system. Here's how you can take action today to save quality child care...
7 days ago Lawmakers on verge of throwing Ohio's children out with the bathwater (The Columbus Dispatch) "Tossing this baby out with the bathwater would amount to throwing our babies out of future opportunities to thrive."
Jun 11 Week of June 7th Round-Up Read the latest early childhood news, updates, and opportunities from Groundwork Ohio...
Jun 10 Senators throwing away years of progress by stepping away from quality child care (The Dispatch) "We must use our voices to support Ohio’s children, women, and families by opposing the Senate’s efforts to dismantle Step Up To Quality."
Jun 8 Child care centers worried as Ohio Senate prepares to vote on funding program (10TV Columbus) "Do you want to invest in babysitting or do you want to invest in something that will yield in returns later?"
Jun 7 Ohio Senate budget proposal includes changes for child care centers (Cleveland.com) “The research is clear: Public investment in quality child care yields tremendous benefits and cost-savings for children, families, and..."
Jun 7 Ohioans Urge Senate to Restore Step Up to Quality Business leaders, early childhood professionals, and parents joined Groundwork Ohio to speak out against efforts to end Step Up To Quality.
