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State Launches $10 Million Program to Help Provide Affordable Child Care
The $10 million program aims to improve workforce stability by expanding affordable child care access for families and employers, with applications due May 1, 2026.
- On Monday, Governor Mike DeWine and Kara Wente announced the Child Care Cred Program, a $10 million initiative to make child care more affordable for families and support Ohio employers.
- Created through Ohio's SFY26‑SFY27 biennial budget, the Child Care Cred Program addresses access to affordable child care as a major state challenge.
- Under the program, child‑care costs are divided 40% by Ohio‑based employers, 40% by families earning 200%–400% of the Federal Poverty Level, and 20% by the State of Ohio through DCY.
- Applications are due May 1, 2026, and must be submitted jointly by employers and employees, with funding available through June 30, 2026, allowing approved families to enroll in licensed child‑care programs or stay with current providers.
- As part of the state's budget, the Ohio General Assembly expanded child‑care voucher eligibility, increased early learning grants, and boosted support for in‑home providers, with lawmakers praising the program's benefits for families and employers.
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Logan Daily NewsGov. DeWine announces launch of Child Care Cred program to support families and employers
COLUMBUS, Ohio –Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Director Kara Wente have announced the launch of the Child Care Cred Program, a $10 million program making child care more affordable for working families while…
Ohio launches $10M program, 3-way partnerships to make child care more family affordable
Under a new $10-million state program in Ohio, the costs of child care will be covered in a three-way partnership: 40% by the employer, 40% by the employee, 20% by the state.
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Governor DeWine announces launch of Child Care Cred Program to support families and employers
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Director Kara Wente today announced the launch of the Child Care Cred Program, a $10 million program making child care more affordable for working families while helping Ohio…
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