According to a 2024 report from the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, 40% of Montana businesses say they struggle to find and retain a qualified workforce due to a lack of child care for employees. Dutton/Brady Public Schools understands that affordable, accessible child care is essential—not only for working families, but also for recruiting and retaining staff. Since 2022, the district has offered affordable on-site child care, and recently leveraged the funding from the Employer Sponsor