Janine With Child Care Choices Part 1. - Newsmakers, Ep. 43

Janine With Child Care Choices Part 1. - Newsmakers, Ep. 43

June 22, 2026 · 35 min

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The episode discusses child care challenges and community solutions with representatives from Child Care Choices of Miami County.

Child Care Challenges and Community Solutions By Abbi Heckel The latest episode of the Newsmakers Podcast , sponsored by the Tippecanoe Gazette and hosted by Greg Enslen, featured an insightful discussion with representatives from Child Care Choices of Miami County, shedding light on the challenges facing families, childcare providers, and advocates across the region. Joining Enslen were newly appointed Executive Director Janine Rigg and young parent advocate Bethany Henry, who shared both the mission of Child Care Choices and the real-life impact quality childcare has on local families. Child Care Choices has served Miami County for nearly four decades as a child care resource and referral agency. The organization helps families locate childcare, provides training opportunities for childcare professionals, supports early childhood education initiatives, and promotes kindergarten readiness throughout the county. Rigg, who recently stepped into the executive director role after previously serving as the organization's training coordinator, explained that Child Care Choices continues to expand its resources for parents and educators. One of the organization's newest initiatives is…

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