EAST LANSING, Mich. (News 10) – Organizations from across Michigan gathered in East Lansing on Thursday to be recognized for expanding local child care access at the 2026 Child Care Champions of Michigan event.
The annual gathering, held at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, honors businesses, nonprofits, municipalities and economic development groups addressing regional child care shortages.
Honorees utilized several strategies, including adding child care slots, investing in employer-supported care, providing financial backing for providers and cutting red tape for new programs. The initiative aims to support Michigan’s workforce by expanding affordable, high-quality care options…