Public-private partnerships bring together a diverse array of stakeholders—including employers, government partners (at the state, county or municipal level) and community organizations such as non-profits and faith-based groups. Similar to tri-share models, the core principle is the shared investment in both the costs and responsibilities associated with child care provision, infrastructure development and program quality.
Currently, Arizona does not have a formalized public-private partnership dedicated to expanding access to quality child care infrastructure or subsidies. However, external models offer valuable blueprints for how different states have structured funding, incentivized private sector involvement, streamlined regulatory processes, and ultimately, increased the supply of child care slots.