Scott County Child Care Study Aims to Turn Data Into Action

BETTENDORF, Iowa – Four Scott County organizations have launched a countywide study to pinpoint where child care is falling short and what it would take to close those gaps. Parents and caregivers, child care providers, and employers can complete surveys at ScottCountyChildCareStudy.org through Nov. 6, 2026. The Scott County Child Care Access Study is a partnership of Hand in Hand, SAL Community Services, Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa, and Scott County Kids. Each survey is designed for a