Childcare still a key need for WV businesses while state slow rolls implementation of landmark law

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 1,111

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — West Virginia’s business leaders continue to beat the drum that the state is woefully short on affordable childcare spots. They say it is one of the reasons the state continues to have the nation’s worst workforce participation of a little more than 50%.

While state-backed efforts are underway to expand childcare, more than 28,000 children currently lack access to care because West Virginia providers don’t …

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