Ohio receives federal child care grant as sector continues to search for funding answers
Ohio secured $14.7 million in federal child care funding as costs top $12,000 annually for infants and advocates warn of long-term budget shortfalls.
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Child care sector in Ohio continues push to save, and boost, funding
Ohio and national child care advocates are pressing federal leaders to restore frozen funds, protect child care investments, and stabilize a system already strained by high costs, worker shortages, and growing family hardship.
Ohio lawmakers say child care system strong, introduce new authority in child care investigations
Ohio lawmakers unveiled House Bill 647 to expand child care fraud investigations, boost data analytics funding, and protect federal child care dollars while defending the state’s oversight system.
Ohio Department of Children and Youth director joins DeWine in defending state child care
Gov. Mike DeWine says Ohio’s child care system is well protected against fraud as the state works with the Trump administration to secure continued federal funding for child care programs.
Child care advocates hopeful for new year, but see long road ahead for funding, access
Ohio child care advocates warn a $600 million funding gap and federal uncertainty could limit access for families, making the 2026 governor’s race pivotal for future child care policy.
Ohio governor, advocates, defend the state’s child care system amid Minnesota fraud claims
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and advocates push back on fraud concerns, saying Ohio’s child care system has strict oversight and warning that funding freezes would hurt providers and families.
New child care program will improve outcomes, Ohio economists say
A majority of Ohio economists say Gov. DeWine’s new Child Care Cred Program could boost children’s long-term outcomes, though some cite low funding and warn that work requirements would hinder access.
Cultural exchange program a lifeline in Ohio’s challenging child care environment
One of the greatest gifts of getting older is changing your beliefs when your own circumstances change. If someone asked…
Ohio child care workers, business leaders push for pilot program to subsidize care
The leaders of multiple child care businesses in Ohio urged state lawmakers once again to support measures to boost child…
Thousands of preschoolers could lose access to Head Start due to shutdown
WASHINGTON — Funding for scores of Head Start programs hung in the balance as the government shutdown continued Monday without…
New report praises Ohio saving rescue plan funds, but warns of ‘precarious’ state of child care
A new analysis looking at child care in several states, including Ohio, shows big costs and staffing shortages, but also…
Analysis shows federal sources account for most Ohio child care funding
An analysis of Ohio’s child care funding model finds a need for better funding and a better understanding of how…
