HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As the city of Hutchinson continues to try and find a remedy to the child care shortage in the city, the K-Ready Coalition is inviting employers and community partners for a free virtual webinar on Thursday, Sept. Sept. 22 at 12 p.m. to learn the current state of childcare in Reno County, what’s on the horizon, and what can be done now to solve the childcare crisis.
The number of childcare centers and daycare providers has dropped in Reno County, and employees often struggle to work consistently due to the lack of options.
“The childcare issue is an economic development issue. When children and families thrive, the community thrives,” Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce President Debra Teufel said. “ By having family-friendly workplaces and employers being engaged as part of the solution we can see our community thrive in new ways,”
Speakers include:
Alexa Wiens with Abundant Life Community Child Care Center
Ashley Webster with the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunity and
Dr. Bradford Wiles of the K-State Research and Extension office
Registration is free, and those interested can sign up online at https://www.hutchchamber.com/
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