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Local Childcare owner rallies for funding before traveling to Madison


Published on 2025-05-13 07:46:52 -
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  • EAU CLAIRE
  • A local childcare center closed its doors Monday to participate in the fourth annual "Day Without Child Care" to highlight the funding needs of centers across Wisconsin and the country. Amid concerns over the consequences of the loss of Childcare Counts funding, Julia Bennker of Ms. Julia's Schoolia organized a local rally and press conference before heading out to Madison to ...

The article from Yahoo News discusses how Amanda Edwards, the owner of a local childcare center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is actively seeking funding to expand her facility due to high demand. Edwards has been rallying support from the community and local businesses to help finance the expansion, which aims to accommodate more children and improve the quality of care. She emphasizes the critical role of affordable childcare in supporting working families and the local economy. The article highlights the challenges many childcare providers face, such as limited funding and resources, and showcases Edwards' determination to make a difference in her community.

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[ https://www.yahoo.com/news/local-childcare-owner-rallies-funding-035900033.html ]