The LLCC Child Development Center is a finalist for best daycare in the Illinois Times’ Best of Springfield 2020 Contest! You can submit your vote through Sept. 28, 11 p.m.
Category Archives: CDC
In the news
Laurie Rhodes, director, LLCC Child Development Center, was interviewed by STARNET: Early Childhood for a podcast about the challenges, successes and lessons learned amid increased regulations as a result of COVID-19.
Kevin Lust, director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC, will be presenting in the free webinar “Keeping Advisory Groups Engaged During the COVID Pandemic” sponsored by UIS on Friday, Aug. 7, noon to 1 p.m.
In the news
Laurie Rhodes, director, LLCC Child Development Center, was quoted in “Community college child care centers cope with the pandemic,” an article by the American Association of Community College’s (AACC’s) Community College Daily about how the pandemic has affected child care centers, student parents and center staff and how they are moving forward.
Jay Kitterman, consultant, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “Lime Street Cafe: A local favorite for over three decades.”
In the news
Laurie Rhodes, director, LLCC Child Development Center, was interviewed yesterday by the American Association of Community College’s (AACC’s) Community College Daily about how the pandemic has affected child care centers, student parents and center staff and about the college’s plans for the center this fall.
Child Development Center closing
The Child Development Center will be closed as of today, March 20 at 6 p.m. until further notice.
LLCC approved as an entitled institution for Gateways to Opportunity Credentials
LLCC has been approved as an entitled institution through 2023 for the Gateways to Opportunity ECE Credential – Levels 2, 3 and 4; Infant Toddler Credential – Levels 2, 3 and 4; and Illinois Director Credential – Level 1. As an entitled institution, students at LLCC have the opportunity to qualify for state recognized credentials as they take courses or complete a degree through LLCC Early Childhood Education.
LLCC is among a select group of institutions in Illinois to be entitled for the Gateways to Opportunity Credentials. All Gateways to Opportunity Credentials have competencies that reflect multiple professional standards, including National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards.
Volunteer to be a guest reader tomorrow
The LLCC Child Development Center is celebrating Week of the Young Child this week and is looking for volunteers to be guest readers tomorrow, April 19 from 10-11 a.m. All you need to supply is a lap; children will supply you with books! Call Laurie Rhodes at 217-786-2450 or email laurie.rhodes@llcc.edu if you would be interested.
Be a guest reader at the Child Development Center on Thursday
The LLCC Child Development Center is celebrating Week of the Young Child, April 16-20, 2018, and is looking for volunteers to be guest readers on Thursday, April 19 from 10-11 a.m. All you need to supply is a lap; children will supply you with books! Call Laurie Rhodes at 217-786-2450 or email laurie.rhodes@llcc.edu if you would be interested.
Be a guest reader at the Child Development Center April 19
The LLCC Child Development Center will be celebrating Week of the Young Child, April 16-20, 2018. We are looking for volunteers to be guest readers at the Child Development Center on Thursday, April 19 from 10-11 a.m. All you need to supply is a lap; children will supply you with books! Call Laurie Rhodes at 217-786-2450 or email laurie.rhodes@llcc.edu if you would be interested.
Child Development Center achieves new, five-year term of accreditation
The LLCC Child Development Center has achieved a new, five-year term of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation, which is the gold standard for early childhood programs across the country. The NAEYC Accreditation of Early Learning Programs commends LLCC’s center for its commitment to continuous quality improvement. Congratulations to the LLCC Child Development Center staff and Director Laurie Rhodes!