Access to affordable, high-quality child care is not just a family issue — it’s an economic imperative.
In Missouri, parents, especially women, are forced to make difficult choices between going to work and ensuring their children are safe and taken care of. Gov. Mike Kehoe’s recent commitment to addressing this crisis in his 2025 State of the State address is a commendable step toward much-needed reform.
For too long, Missouri families and businesses have struggled under the weight of a flawed childcare system. Licensing barriers and regulatory roadblocks have discouraged providers from starting or sustaining their services, creating severe shortages throughout the state.
Wendy Doyle
President & CEO of United WE