The work of building positive and nurturing environments for children requires the buy-in and participation from all people in Lambton County including: businesses, service providers, political leaders, and decision makers. Everyone needs to understand the importance of early childhood for later school and adult performance.

This is a transformational change that requires a shift in thinking and awareness, as well as an increased level of public engagement. Corporate investment in early childhood development will help to seed a wealth of future rewards with a more productive and resourceful workforce.

1. You will be providing a direct economic benefit to business today by helping to reduce absenteeism while increasing productivity as well as aiding the recruitment and retention of parent employees.
2. By providing a right start for children you are helping to achieve an excellent return on investment. Estimates show that for every $1 spent on child care there is a $2 economic benefit to the economy in terms of increased tax revenue and decreased social, education and health costs.
3. By supporting investment in early-years development you will be helping to spawn a new, large growth in the early childhood sector as a major job creator and employer.