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How parents define child "care" varies according to individual family need. But the need for affordable, quality child care is great, and growing. According to the Children's Defense Fund:
More that 19 million children under the age of 6 years are in some form of child care.
More than 65 percent of mothers with children in this age range are in the US labor force.
More than 78 percent of mothers with children between the ages of 6-13 are in the US labor force.
More than 55 percent of all US mothers bring home half or more of their household income.
American Academy of Pediatrics studies on early child development have proven that a child's brain structure is influenced significantly by environment and experiences during the first few years of life. Almost 70 Easter Seals Child Development Centers in communities across the nation help children of all abilities work toward developmental goals at the time in their lives when they are most ready to learn.
Each Easter Seals Child Development Center offers ongoing training for teachers; low adult to child ratios; developmentally appropriate learning activities; and top-quality child development centers that meet or exceed industry standards. As a non-profit organization, Easter Seals provides its high-quality services at costs that are affordable to families in need.
The Lily Garden Child Development Center (Villa Park, IL)
The Lily Garden Child Development Center’s mission is to foster independence, compassion, knowledge and respect for all children. Committed to providing an environment where all families are valued, supported and encouraged, the Lily Garden Child Development Center provides child care services for children 6 weeks through 6 years of age.
Kids’ Can Inclusive Child Development Center (Ottawa, IL)
Kids Can Child Development Center's mission is to provide a loving environment for all children that are conducive to good development, exploration, imagination and cooperation. Kids Can Child Development Center offers child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Young children are welcomed to a unique environment where children of all abilities learn together.
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