Who We Are
Champions for Child Care is a business-led campaign that advocates for affordable and accessible child care services. Every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment to grow and thrive.
Through our partnerships with local businesses and organizations, including the statewide convenor, a Strong Start Kentucky. Together, our coalition works towards creating a sustainable child care system that meets the needs of families and supports the development of children.
Why Now?
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There isn’t enough talent in the pipeline to fill open job vacancies,
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72% of Kentucky voters support more taxpayer money going toward providing high-quality child care
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47% of parents report leaving work early to attend to child needs
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26% of parents have had to quit work to stay home because of child care
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Over 30% of kids under 5 in Kentucky lack the child care they need.
Bottom line: The lack of quality and accessible child care in Kentucky is not just a problem for working parents -it’s an issue that directly impacts employers at every level across our community, and ultimately, it negatively hinders the economic prosperity of Jefferson County and the Commonwealth.
When you sign the pledge, you’re joining the Champions for Child Care campaign alongside hundreds of other Kentuckians saying together:
“For Louisville to be a thriving and equitable community, with a strong workforce, child care can not be a barrier to employment. As an employer in the community, we support policy change that provides accessible, affordable, and high-quality child care for every Louisvillian.”
