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IL Department of Early Childhood to officially launch this summer

IL Department of Early Childhood to officially launch this summer

  • Updated Jan 6, 2026

Illinois is six months away from having a new state agency responsible for early childhood education programs.

More baby changing tables could be added to public and private venues in Illinois
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More baby changing tables could be added to public and private venues in Illinois

  • Cameron Maine
  • Updated Mar 13, 2025

An Illinois House Democrat plan could force more venues to add baby changing tables to their restrooms.

Proposed bill could cover costs of cribs and car seats through insurance
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Proposed bill could cover costs of cribs and car seats through insurance

  • Adriana Hernandez-Santana
  • Updated Feb 20, 2025

A new, proposed bill could help cover costs of new cribs and car seats for post-partum mothers. If approved, it would be covered by insurance. 

Smart Start Illinois: 5,150 more low-income children start preschool through grant program
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Smart Start Illinois: 5,150 more low-income children start preschool through grant program

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 16, 2025

The Pritzker administration announced Friday that 11,000 children have been able to start preschool over the past two years thanks to the Smart Start Illinois program.

Sick little boy with thermometer in mouth

Sick little boy with thermometer in mouth

  • via Storyblocks
  • Updated Nov 28, 2025
One of two commercial childcare centers in Riverton destroyed in tornado
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One of two commercial childcare centers in Riverton destroyed in tornado

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Apr 7, 2023

UPDATE 4/7/2023: Park's Place Child Care Center has found a temporary location site at Riverton Christian Church. A GoFundMe has also been set…

A new center increases childcare access in Springfield
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A new center increases childcare access in Springfield

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Jul 27, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Finding quality and affordable childcare can be a struggle.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Crisis Nursery in Urbana
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Crisis Nursery in Urbana

  • Sophia Espinosa
  • Updated Apr 23, 2021

URBANA, III (WAND) - Are you passionate about helping your community? Or passionate about children? Your next volunteering opportunity awaits …

$1.6 Billion in federal aid to increase access to high quality early childhood education and childcare
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$1.6 Billion in federal aid to increase access to high quality early childhood education and childcare

  • Apr 16, 2021

AURORA, Ill. (WAND) – Governor JB Pritzker announces $1.6 billion in federal aid will be going towards expanding access to high-quality early …

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