You can learn more about how far the community has come in addressing child care in Door County and where it still needs to go during a special event on October 29th. The United Way is hosting the Door County Child Care Summit at the Door County Gala in Sturgeon Bay and will feature national, state, and local speakers discussing the importance of the industry. Author Elliot Haspel, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Executive Director Ruth Schmidt, and business leaders from across the state will be among the speakers at the event. Child Care Community Coordinator Molly Gary says showcasing the importance of childcare as it relates to early childhood development and economic growth is the key point they want to drive home during the summit.

The Door County Child Care Summit runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and it is free to attend. However, registration is required.