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County approves Phase 1 childcare planning to develop local childcare capacity

Big Stone County Board of Commissioners · July 7, 2026
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Summary

Big Stone County approved Phase 1 of a Business of Child Care plan to align projects and create a go-forward plan to expand childcare in the area; the motion passed unanimously.

Coordinator Pam Rud presented a proposal from Business of Child Care for Phase 1: Project Alignment and Go-Forward Plan, intended to help the county develop a practical plan to expand childcare capacity. The board voted unanimously to proceed with Phase 1 on a motion by Commissioner Klages, seconded by Commissioner Thyne.

The meeting minutes do not specify the contract value, timeline or funding sources for Phase 1; staff follow-up will be required to obtain those implementation details and any necessary budget approvals.