Community Call to Action: Daycare Task Force 

Access to childcare should never be a hardship. Yet in the recent Barron County Critical Health Needs Survey, 60 out of 184 Cumberland residents identified childcare access as a top concern — a priority they believe the county must address in the next five years to strengthen our community.

That’s nearly 1 in 3 families struggling with a basic need.

Why This Matters:
Childcare isn’t just a personal issue — it affects:

• Local workforce participation
• Early childhood development
• The economic and social well-being of our entire community

What the Task Force is Doing:
With the help from 3M, Ardisam, Barron County Economic Development, Cumberland School District, Cumberland Healthcare, the City of Cumberland and DCA Manufacturing, a Daycare Task Force has been formed.

Our goal is to explore solutions to improve access to childcare in Cumberland.

This Day Care Task Force aims to:

• Assess current childcare needs and available resources
• Explore partnerships and funding opportunities
• Recommend steps/strategies to expand daycare access
• Engage community voices of parents, providers, employers, and more

We Need Your Voice.
Whether you’re a parent, a caregiver, a business leader, or someone who simply believes in strong communities — your input matters. Please help us by completing a Daycare Task Force Survey here.

👉 Interested in learning more about the task force or sharing your experience?
Contact us at info@cumberlandhealthcare.com