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Addressing needs of young parents: Birth to Five Council assists in kids’ ‘critical’ early years
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (492+ words) When Josephine Dubsky first learned about the state’s Birth to Five program, her son was 6 months old. She served on a panel in a community forum about when a child needs a development assessment and access to early intervention. Now…...
Childcare shortage costs Grundy County businesses millions in lost productivity
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (328+ words) The Grundy County Administration Center at 1320 Union St. in Morris. (Michael Urbanec) Childcare is becoming a critical workforce issue for Grundy County businesses, according to a new analysis that found affordability and availability problems affecting families and employers across the…...
Sublette woman takes steps toward opening licensed day care at Ellice Dinges Center
2+ week, 6+ day ago (819+ words) One of several rooms in the Ellice Dinges Center was used for the farm toys display Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Sublette. Renee Vaessen has been in talks with the village board to lease part of the Ellice Dinges Center, formerly the…...
Hometown Child Care celebrates 20th anniversary
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (54+ words) Shaw Local Hometown Child Care celebrates 20th anniversary Aurora-based childcare provider marks lasting legacy Hometown Child Care is celebrating its 20th anniversary, providing children with care and education. Hometown Child Care is a family-owned childhood education program in Aurora for ages six…...
Infant hospitalized after being found unresponsive at Woodstock daycare â Shaw Local
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (291+ words) A baby found unresponsive at a Woodstock daycare was taken to the hospital Tuesday. Woodstock Police and Fire/Rescue District personnel were dispatched to the House of Children in the 2500 block of Harding Lane around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Woodstock Police Chief John…...
Daycare with international roots opens in La Salle
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (572+ words) After more than 30 years in education, more than 10 years operating a childcare center in Mexico, Alicia Tamez has opened her second childcare center in La Salle. Tamez opened GOTA International Childcare Center at 941 6th St., the former location of Lighted Way....
Morrison child care center’s director purchases building, property from Climco owner
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (432+ words) After leasing the property for five years, Jennifer Humphrey, owner of The Early Years Academy in Morrison, has purchased the day care's building and the 5 acres of property on which it sits. (Charlene Bielema) After leasing the property for five…...