September Newsletter

Collaborating for Childcare

Brought to you by the Sioux Falls Child Care Collaborative in partnership with Early Learner South Dakota.

Please join the Sioux Falls Childcare Collaborative and other stakeholders to discuss the critical childcare issues we are seeing in Sioux Falls, along with innovations and solutions around the topic.

Wednesday, Oct. 5th, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. CT

At EmBe | 300 W 11th St, Sioux Falls South Dakota

2nd Annual Early Learner Summit: Innovation During Crisis

Don't forget to book your reduced rate at the Holiday Inn by calling 605-399-7039, and using the code: Early Learner SD.

The sessions during this event will include but are not limited to:

What is Early Learner South Dakota and what we can do for you
The Child Care Crisis and Issues at hand
A panel discussion featuring local leaders on Innovative Ways to Solve Childcare Issues in your workforce
Early Learner Communities - what they are and what we have learned so far
Taking Action in Innovation

Reserve your spot

Children's Day at the Capitol

Save the date: January 11th, 2022

Join ELSD and other advocates in the Rotunda at the Capitol building in Pierre.

We are happy to partner with Center for Prevention of Child Maltreatment, the Afterschool Network and Children's Home Society of SD with this event.

Stay tuned for more details!

Early Learner Rapid City Update

The Grow Campus Project Early Learning Trails

The Emerging Leaders Rapid City (ELRC) Committee has been working on installing Early Learning Trails at the Outdoor Campus West walking trails. The systems of signage are to encourage the community to take educational opportunities with their children as they walk around and play.