Early childhood education plays a vital role in our state, preparing children with critical learning experiences to support their school and life readiness while supporting their families in working or seeking further education and training, ultimately improving their economic and social mobility.

Unfortunately, Hoosier families often face barriers in accessing child care due to local access gaps, affordability challenges, or misalignments between program offerings and needs. This dynamic leaves
parents in difficult positions as they manage patchwork child care coverage, make trade-offs about care decisions or leave the workforce altogether. These adverse effects trickle over into the business community, costing employers billions in recruitment challenges, absenteeism, and high turnover rates.

Learn more from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce document regarding child care, the challenge, and potential resolutions.

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