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Find child care options based on age and location. Many offer child care assistance funding, if needed.
PLAYGROUPS
Join PAASSS and PH Miller School for FREE playgroups. Playgroups are for families and caregivers with children ages birth to five not enrolled in a preschool program.
PAASSS is a community collaborative serving Plano, IL and the surrounding areas with a promise to support children and families in their journey to success in learning and life.
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PAASSS Latest News
PAASSS x EduDream: Driving Data-Informed Change in Early Childhood Education
In October 2024, Plano Area Alliance Supporting Student Success (PAASSS) launched a year-long partnership with EduDream to better understand the early childhood education and care (ECEC) landscape across Grundy and Kendall Counties in Illinois. The goal: to collect meaningful data and generate insights that can guide strategic planning and strengthen local systems.
Meet Kendall and Grundy: Your Region 24 Adventure Guides
We are excited to introduce Kendall and Grundy, two playful squirrels who help families across Region 24 learn, play, and grow together.
These local characters are the stars of our new children’s books, created for young children and their families in our community. As you read, you’ll follow Kendall and Grundy through real places in Region 24, encouraging families to explore local spots highlighted in the story.
PAASSS and EduDream Host Virtual Learning Session Focused on Early Childhood Education and Care in Region 24
On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Plano Area Alliance Supporting Student Success (PAASSS), in partnership with EduDream, will host a Virtual Learning Session at 10:00 a.m. The event is open to families, community leaders, elected officials, and potential funders, and will provide important data and insights on early childhood education and care in Grundy and Kendall Counties, also known as Region 24. Registration is open until June 3 at 11:50 p.m.
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