Marla Willard

Cousins hope to open doors to Teeter Toddlers Daycare soon to help address local need

April 27, 2024 | By Ron Kinscherf

QUINCY — The childcare crisis is real. According to the Getty Research Institute, 52 percent of mothers nationally have considered leaving the workforce due to inadequate childcare, and 33 percent are already out of work as they can’t find affordable care. The percentage of stay-at-home mothers rose to 25 percent in 2023 from 15 percent in…

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Partnership offers $50,000 in support of Adams County child care providers

April 19, 2024 | By Muddy River News

QUINCY, Ill. — Adams County received a boost of $50,000 last month as part of a joint effort to support local childcare providers. The Community Foundation, Kohl Wholesale, West Central Child Care Connection and a private funder partnered to provide Kohl Cash and Carry gift cards to child care providers to help offset food costs…

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