Childcare task force working to quantify shortage, find answers

There are currently 48 licensed childcare providers listed in Redwood County who have the potential of providing services to 550 children.

Apparently, that is not enough to address the demand, as anecdotal information continues to claim there are families in need – especially those with infants and toddlers.

A task force made up of community leaders, childcare providers and officials with areas of expertise in childcare services and economic development was established earlier this year to work with representatives from First Children’s Finance and the Greater than Minnesota Project. First Children’s Finance works with communities around the state to help them build stronger childcare businesses.

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