Childcare

January 30, 2026

A new study by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Early Learning Indiana suggests that a lack of affordable childcare is costing the state more than $4.2 billion a year in lost “economic potential.” Gain insight from Rep. Danny Lopez (R), Rep. Carey Hamilton (D), Sam Snideman of United Way of Central Indiana and Vanessa Green Sinders of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce on these findings.