The Child Policy Partnership, an alliance of researchers from Georgia State University and the University of Georgia, in cooperation with Bright from the Start recently released a report titled Georgia’s Child Care Industry: Economic Impact and Workforce Development Study. According to the study, the early care and education industry generates $4.1 billion for the states economy. In addition, thousands of jobs are created directly and indirectly because of the industry.
To read the study’s overview and the full report click here http://www.decal.state.ga.us/DecalInfo/DecalInfo.aspx?Header=80&SubHeader;=&Position=20&HeaderName=Research.