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

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Podcast: [News Makers, presented by the Tippecanoe Gazette](https://stenobird.com/podcast/news-makers-presented-by-the-tippecanoe-gazette-7084212)
Published: 2026-06-22T16:23:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2145

## Resource

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 a comprehensive kindergarten readiness webpage that provides families with direct links and contacts for each school district in Miami County. The conversation also highlighted one of Child Care Choices' longest-running programs: the Story Ladies. For more than 25 years, trained volunteers have visited preschool classrooms to read books and provide every child with a copy to take home. Teachers also receive activity guides designed to reinforce important early learning concepts. The program has become a cherished tradition for many local families. A significant portion of the episode focused on…

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