Central Illinois needs more child care options – especially high-quality, affordable options. There’s no magic wand to make that happen.

WGLT found three business owners and nonprofit organizations that charted their own unique paths toward expanding child care capacity in the area. They’ve all recently opened, or will soon open, spaces where kiddos can stay safe and engaged while their parents or guardians are at work.

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