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Dodge County extension highlights childcare gaps, proposes employee survey and work plan
Summary
Extension staff told the committee a county listening session found strong demand for early‑childhood support and identified workforce, capacity, and awareness gaps; staff will collect program-area work plans in April and add an interest survey for possible county/partner childcare options.
Patty Carroll, Dodge County Human Development and Relationships Educator, told the Conservation Extension Committee that notes from a recent community forum (39 attendees) show parents and early‑childhood centers need more foundational supports and that social isolation and workforce shortages are barriers to care.
"Parents are needing support and early childhood centers are needing support in helping to develop children birth to 5," Carroll said, noting Extension provides free, research‑based professional…
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