Each month, Business of Child Care shares updates, insights, and stories that highlight what makes our work different. Our September communication centered on one big idea: communities deserve better tools to navigate child care challenges. What follows is an expanded reflection on that theme, drawn from our latest newsletter. Why Old Maps Do Not Work […]
How Child Care Powered Workforce Growth in August 2025 August was a busy and inspiring month for the Business of Child Care, with new leadership announcements, community gatherings, and thought-provoking events that showcased how child care is driving workforce and economic development. Here’s a look back at the highlights. Mapleton Welcomes a New Child Care […]
Across the country, communities are realizing something many families have known for years: child care isn’t just a family concern, it’s economic development infrastructure. At Business of Child Care, that realization has shaped everything we do. It’s taken us on a four-year journey alongside civic leaders, employers, providers, and parents in rural communities who are […]
For the first time, a Child Care House is being developed as a community-driven solution to rural child care challenges, led by Mayor Jeff Annis, the Mapleton Economic Development Authority (EDA), and local leaders. Their commitment to action and strategic partnerships is positioning Mapleton for success. By working with Business of Child Care and engaging in […]
Watch Video Summary In its most recent report, The State of America’s Children, the Children’s Defense Fund found the nation fell short some 3.6 million licensed child care spaces for children potentially in need of child care in 2021. This is disastrous from both a personal and national economic perspective. Not only are millions of […]
