Ohio
2024
For every dollar spent on school-aged students in Ohio, $0.13 was spent on infants and toddlers, and $0.22 was spent on preschool-aged children.
Ohio invested over $1.7 billion in early care and education in 2024. Of these investments in birth to kindergarten-entry:
– 39% supported infants and toddlers, and 61% supported children aged three to kindergarten-entry.
– 62% came from federal sources, and 38% came from state funds.
ECE Spending by Program Type
Between 2023 and 2024, Ohio increased state-specific spending on children from birth through kindergarten-entry by more than $74 million.
In 2024, Ohio supported early care and education through dedicated programs such as the Ohio Public Preschool Program and the Help Me Grow program. Continued investments, such as the new Ohio Department of Children and Youth, will be reflected in future reports.
Per Capita Spending by Age Group
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