Build A Better Village: What's Next for Child Care in Our Community?

Schedule

Mon Oct 20 2025 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Buckeye Imagination Museum | Mansfield, OH

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FREE event for families! Connect, play, and explore what’s next for child care in our community — Oct. 20 at Buckeye Imagination Museum.
About this Event

Join us for a free, family-friendly day of connection, creativity, and community as part of our months-long reporting series on child care in north central Ohio.

Build A Better Village is more than a celebration — it’s a conversation about what comes next.

We’ll gather families, child care providers, advocates, and local leaders from Richland, Ashland, and Knox counties to share ideas, resources, and real solutions to one of our region’s most pressing issues: access to affordable, high-quality child care.

Who Should Attend:

  • Parents and caregivers of young children
  • Child care providers and educators
  • Employers and HR leaders
  • Policy makers and advocates
  • Anyone who believes in building a stronger future for families

What to Expect:

  • Resource + vendor fair with local child care providers and family support orgs
  • Free access to the 1st floor of Buckeye Imagination Museum
  • Story-sharing booth for parents and providers
  • Connection spaces to meet fellow parents
  • Door prizes, giveaways, and snacks

Door Prize Entry:
All attendees are entered to win door prizes — just check in at the event entrance!

Why RSVP?
RSVPing helps us plan for food, supplies, and giveaways. Plus, we’ll keep you updated with event details and reminders.

Hosted by:
Richland Source, Ashland Source and Knox Pages in partnership with Buckeye Imagination Museum.

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Where is it happening?

Buckeye Imagination Museum, 175 West 3rd Street, Mansfield, United States

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