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New Resource: Child Care Business Spotlights Across Ohio

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Groundwork Ohio has released a new resource, Business Innovation in Child Care: Case Studies Across Ohio, highlighting how partners across the state are advancing child care and workforce solutions in their communities.



This resource brings together real examples of what’s working—showcasing how businesses, community leaders, and local partners are stepping up to address child care challenges in ways that support both families and Ohio’s economy.


Across Ohio, employers and community partners are taking action to strengthen child care access and support working families. From business-led investments to cross-sector collaborations, these efforts reflect a growing recognition that child care is not just a family issue—it is essential infrastructure for a strong workforce and economy.


Why Child Care Matters for Ohio’s Economy

Access to reliable, affordable child care directly impacts whether parents can work—and whether businesses can recruit and retain employees.


The stakes are high. According to Groundwork Ohio’s Untapped Potential report, Ohio loses an estimated $5.48 billion each year due to child care challenges, including employee turnover, absenteeism, and reduced productivity.


Employers across the state are seeing these impacts firsthand. In response, many are stepping forward with solutions that support their workforce while strengthening their communities—demonstrating that investing in child care is also an investment in economic growth.


Real Solutions, Driven by Local Leadership

Business Innovation in Child Care: Case Studies Across Ohio highlights a range of approaches being implemented across the state, including:

  • Business-led child care solutions that directly support employees

  • Cross-sector partnerships driving local progress

  • Innovative approaches to improving access and affordability for families


These examples show what’s possible when employers, community organizations, and local leaders work together to meet the needs of working families.

The organizations featured represent a diverse cross-section of partners advancing child care and workforce solutions across Ohio:

Each spotlight offers a real-world example of how communities are responding to child care challenges with creativity, collaboration, and a focus on long-term impact.


A Path Forward for Ohio

By lifting up these stories, this resource underscores an important truth: meaningful progress is possible when businesses, community organizations, and policymakers align around shared solutions.


Child care challenges will not be solved by any one sector alone—but these examples show that when partners come together, they can create systems that better support families, strengthen the workforce, and drive economic growth.

When child care works, businesses work—and communities across Ohio are stronger for it.


Learn more about how Groundwork Ohio is partnering with the business community to advance solutions through our Business Coalition for Child Care Solutions.

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