Skip to content
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Oklahoma business. Clearly told. The State Chamber
Oklahoma Business VoiceNews for a stronger Oklahoma
Get the Brief
OBV Section

Workforce

OpinionWorkforce

Oklahoma childcare crunch hurting families and workforce

There’s a childcare crunch in Oklahoma, and working families are struggling because of it. Multiple bills in the state legislature aim to get more children in public pre-Ks and provide an oasis for Oklahoma’s childcare desert so more parents can return to the workforce. To get there, it will take a multi-pronged, multi-year approach that supports parents, employers and providers.

Mar 28, 20233 min read