County Data Sheets
The Early Childhood Resource Center (ECRC), a state-recognized resource and referral agency, has recently compiled county data sheets focusing on three critical areas: cost of child care, child care workforce, and kindergarten readiness.
Representing six counties—Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Trumbull—ECRC emphasizes the importance of investment in high-quality care and education. As they state, “Investing in high-quality care and education boosts economic growth, increases workforce participation, enhances earnings, improves business productivity, and leads to better child outcomes.” Published: March 2025