Today on Forum a panel of experts will discuss the child care industry in South Dakota. The findings of a new report say the child care industry plays a pivotal role in the state’s economy. But, beyond the 100 million dollars the industry pumps into the economy yearly the study also shows high quality child care can provide important benefits to society. Researchers hope the study will fuel discussions on furthering the economic health of the child care industry and improve the quality of care parents in South Dakota can tap into for their children’s early development years. The study points to a thriving industry with pitfalls, such as low wages for child care providers.