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Residents ask Riverwoods to explore Wednesday after‑school program; trustees ask for interest forms
Summary
Trustees heard that some families lack after‑school care on Wednesdays because Riverwoods is not in the Deerfield Park District; trustees asked residents to submit a community interest form so the village can assess demand before exploring options.
Several trustees raised a recurring request from residents seeking after‑school care on Wednesdays when Deerfield Elementary dismisses early. Trustees noted the issue stems from the village not being a member of the Deerfield Park District, which gives park district residents priority for its programs.
Trustee Jamerson Place said multiple neighbors have asked whether the village could host an after‑school program on Wednesdays and that some residents indicated a willingness to pay for such a program if it were available. Trustees stressed they were not prepared to make a decision at the meeting and asked residents to use the village's online community interest form so staff can gauge demand.
Mayor Ford and other trustees said past attempts to address similar requests involved conversations with the park district and that the village would first determine whether hosting a program at village hall is feasible. The mayor asked staff to explore regulatory requirements for childcare and report back within two weeks on whether the village could host a program and what licenses or rules would apply.
No formal commitment or funding was approved; trustees emphasized the need to establish the number of interested families before pursuing options with the park district or seeking alternative solutions.
