July 2025 Updates

Is a Child Care Center Closing Ever a Surprise?

What if we didn’t wait for a sudden closure to take action?


Too often, local leaders, employers, and families are caught off guard when a child care center suddenly shuts its doors. These moments create stress and disruption, not just for the children who lose care, but for the parents, businesses, and schools that rely on consistent access to it.


But the truth is, closures rarely happen without warning. The signs are usually there. What’s often missing is a process to recognize early indicators and respond before a crisis hits.


New Resource for Community Leaders


To fill that gap, our team developed a practical guide to help community leaders identify when a program may be in distress—and what to do next. Whether you're a city administrator, employer, economic developer, or school district leader, this tool gives you the clarity and confidence to act early.

Use the free guide to take the first step so your community isn’t left reacting to a crisis after it’s too late!


Download the Free Guide

Funding Roadmap Outcomes

As part of our community-based Child Care House model, we help local leaders identify and pursue funding strategies that align with their goals.


In June, T-Mobile awarded Mapleton a $40,000 Hometown Grant to support the opening of their Child Care House later this summer.


Read T-Mobile's Announcement


See their YouTube Video


Check in on Mapleton's Progress

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Join Us Live!


Join us tomorrow, July 8 at 11:00AM CT, for a focused session on launching with one qualified educator.


This free event highlights how a single provider can create sustainable child care and how communities can support successful startups from the very beginning.


Click Here to Register

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In Case You Missed it:


Meeting Communities Where They Are: How Local Child Care Initiatives are Boosting Economic Development


Local solutions don’t always start with big plans, they start with listening. Across rural towns and small cities, leaders are finding momentum by focusing on what their communities already have and who’s ready to build.


This story highlights how child care initiatives are driving economic development, not by waiting for perfect conditions, but by making progress with partners on the ground.


From funding wins to creative facility strategies, it’s a glimpse into what happens when local people lead bold work, their way.


Read the Story

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A Picture Says 1,000 Words...


Want to see what Child Care House could look like in your community? We now offer early visual renderings to help local partners generate interest, start conversations, and take the next step.


If you have a location in mind, we can provide a preview and starter details tailored to your site.


Learn more

Upcoming Events

The ROI of Localized Child Care:

How Communities Are Solving the Infrastructure Gap


In towns and rural areas across the country, child care access is breaking down—not from lack of need, but from models that don’t fit. This 45-minute session dives into what makes localized solutions work, especially where traditional centers fall short.


You’ll learn:

  • Why infrastructure is the missing piece
  • How localized models generate measurable returns
  • What real communities are doing today to move stalled plans into real care


Register Now

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