Jamestown high school student Larkin Kleven escorts Eddie Ranum in his ‘Cars’ costume at the Little Blue Jays Nest as she works toward credit for her Child Development Associate certification. Photo provided by Teresa Olson.
Jamestown high school students pursuing Child Development Associate (CDA) certification through the James Valley Career & Technology Center pose for a photo. Clockwise, Emmie Gerzewski (green shirt), Abby Anderson, Ella Thomas, Abby Ament, Lyndee Willman. The students often volunteer to come in when the Little Blue Jays Nest is open, but there is no school, staying anywhere from half to a full day. Photo provided by Teresa Olson.
Increased collaboration could help address persistent issues
Addressing child care staffing shortfalls, affordability, availability and quality has long been a challenge across North Dakota.
Workers can be hard to find, must complete proper training and vetting, and are often underpaid.
Care prices continue to climb. Average annual costs for infant care in North Dakota are more than $12,000, and for …