Columbus City Council hosts talk on early care and education in Franklin County
Early care and education lagging in Franklin County
Young children’s early education experiences impact their kindergarten readiness and future school and workplace success. Parents rely on quality early childcare centers for their own participation in the workforce. Yet quality and affordable childcare is lacking – impacting both children, parents, and businesses. Our own backyard is not immune to the current childcare crisis. Columbus City Council recently invited local businesses and early childhood advocates to talk about this issue.
The road ahead is still very long and necessary. This event called for both the public and private sectors to participate in improving the early childhood education system to benefit children, families, and businesses.