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Lawmaker seeks to bring early childhood bachelor’s programs to community colleges
SPRINGFIELD – A bill that would allow community colleges to grant bachelor’s degrees for early childhood education is awaiting consideration before the Senate Higher Education Committee.
Senate Bill 1832, sponsored by Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas, D-Chicago, would give Illinois community colleges the option to apply for accreditation to offer a baccalaureate-level early education program.
Baby Talk in Decatur opens new education center for children in Macon County
DECATUR, IL (WAND) — “kids are excited to be here.”
This week, Baby Talk welcomed families inside their brand new education development center.
“It really sets us up for the future and that’s really exciting,” Executive Director Cindy Bardeleben said. “We were scattered around the community in four different places and so being in this location really allows us to stream line the process and families know where to go. This location is just ideal for us.”
Baby TALK welcomes families to new facility
DECATUR, IL (WCIA) — A Macon County organization welcomed some families to check out their new facility on the Community Care Campus Tuesday.
Baby TALK works to promote the well-being of not only the child, but also their family. “We believe relationships in the earliest years matter and it is Baby TALK’s purpose to provide opportunities for all children and families in our communities to reach their full potential,” said Executive Director Cindy Bardeleben in a news release.
Baby TALK Opens Child Education Center on Community Care Campus
Decatur, IL – (February 23, 2021)
Baby TALK, a non-profit agency which promotes child and family well-being for parents and caregivers with children under the age of 3 years, welcomed a limited number of families into their new facility on the Community Care Campus. Baby TALK local programs, previously scattered in 4 separate facilities throughout Decatur, recently joined under one roof and will expand its early education capacity to serve 128 children in birth to three-year old classrooms.
Baby TALK to deliver essentials to families in need
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) – Baby TALK said they will help provide essentials to families enrolled that are in need.
“Even though programming is cancelled to ensure the safety of our families and our staff, Baby TALK will continue our supportive relationships with families.
