CHAMBERLAIN — A summit on childcare in the Chamberlain area in June has yielded innovative ideas on addressing the shortage of childcare in the middle of South Dakota. Lake Francis Case Economic Development Executive Director Mike Lauritsen says a 30-thousand dollar grant from the local Barger Foundation helped lay the base for the initiatives…
Lauritsen says he’s already gotten good response to a childcare tuition assistance program…
Lauritsen says a survey conducted about childcare needs in the Chamberlain/Oacoma area says the need is strongest for young families…
Other programs include maintenance and enhancement of childcare facilities; certification courses for childcare providers and membership in the local Chamber of Commerce for childcare providers.
