CHAMBERLAIN/OACOMA — The Early Learner South Dakota initiative is working with the cities of Chamberlain and Oacoma to expand child care opportunities in the twin river cities to drive economic development and possible business expansion. Lake Francis Case Development Corporation Executive Director Natalie Muruato says Early Learner South Dakota has been a valuable resource…
Muruato says quality child care is at a critical point for the community…
Economic development officials in Brookings have told Muruato how serious a lack of quality child care can be…
Muruato says statistics show the clear benefits of good child care to economic development…
A Daycare Task Force has been established as a part of Early Learner South Dakota’s involvement in Chamberlain/Oacoma. Rapid City, Lead/Deadwood, Huron and Brookings are member communities with Early Learning South Dakota.
