Greenbush Child Care Task Force- Lil Chomper’s Child Care

06/18/2026

We are incredibly thankful to have received the $240,000 DEED grant to support our mission! 💙
We are well underway to spending this grant down.

We will continue working hard and writing grants to bring even more opportunities to keep the cost of care down when possible.
Thank you to everyone who supports and believes in what we’re building

This is just the beginning! ✨

Lil Chompers is expanding in Greenbush thanks to grant funding from DEED’s Office of Child Care. The center received $240,000 for the construction of a new facility, which will increase the availability of child care in rural Rice County.

Lil Chompers is named after the school district’s alligator mascot. Center leaders plan to connect children with their community through a range of learning opportunities.

“We are taking an intergenerational approach,” said Lil Chompers President Karen Dvergsten. “The facility is being built adjacent to LifeCare Medical Center’s assisted living and nursing home to allow for intergenerational learning.”

DEED knows that accessible quality child care is critical for not only strong child development, but also the economic stability of families and communities.

Learn more about DEED’s Office of Child Care: https://bit.ly/3OhjVMX

06/16/2026

🌟 Join Us for a FREE Early Childhood Resource, Training & Networking Event! 🌟
Topic: SUID & AHT (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death & Abusive Head Trauma)
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
📍 Greenbush Community Center
🕔 5:45–6:00 PM Registration & Networking
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM Training

This event is open to everyone who supports children from birth through age five, including family child care providers, Head Start and Early Head Start staff, preschool and special education professionals, parents, grandparents, and caregivers.

💚 Interested in working in a child care center or opening a family child care program?
Come connect with local resources, learn about opportunities in early childhood, and gain valuable training and support.

Free to attend. All are welcome!

06/15/2026

NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE THIS YEAR!!!

We will be holding our annual burger feed fundraiser
📅 Friday July 10, 2026
📍Jaycee Shelter/Community Center on Main Street in Greenbush
🍔 serving starts at 5pm

Come Hungry
Stay for family fun 🎶🎤
Leave Happy! 😊

06/12/2026

Huge thank you to KC’s Market- Greenbush and Rivers Edge for donating cheese pizza and fresh produce on Friday’s for our summer care program.

🙂Happy kids, and full bellies!! 🙂

06/11/2026

💙🐊 Join our Growth & Guidance team for an Early Childhood training event! 🐊💙

✨ Training Topic: SUID & AHT
(Sudden Unexpected Infant Death & Abusive Head Trauma)

This event is open to ANYONE who supports children birth through age five, including:
👶 Family Childcare Providers
📚 Head Start & Early Head Start Staff
🍎 Preschool & Special Education Professionals
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents, Grandparents & Caregivers

📅 Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
📍 Location: Greenbush Community Center
🕔 Time: 5:45–6:00 PM – Registration 6:00–8:00 PM – Training

🌱 Our mission is to empower caregivers and educators with practical tools, resources, and evidence-based training to support the healthy growth and development of young children.

💚 Come learn. Connect. Grow.

06/10/2026

Count Down Is On!!!
The Dollipops are coming to Greenbush!

📅 Friday, July 10, 2026
📍 Outdoor Stage at Legion Park – Greenbush, MN
⏰ 6:00–7:00 p.m.
🎟️ FREE for all ages

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends for this exciting community event!

This event is made possible through funding from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council and is hosted by Lil' Chompers Childcare Center.

06/08/2026

📣 Board Meeting Announcement
Join us for our upcoming board meeting

🗓 Tuesday, June 9th
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Greenbush Community Center

There will be time for public comment during the open forum at the beginning of the meeting
We love community involvement and encourage anyone interested to attend! 💙

06/06/2026

🎤🍭 SAVE THE DATE! 🍭🎤
Get ready for an evening of music, dancing, laughter, and family fun!
The Dollipops are coming to Greenbush!

📅 Friday, July 10, 2026
📍 Greenbush Community Center/Shelter Area, Greenbush, MN
⏰ 6:00–7:00 p.m.
🎟️ FREE for ALL ages

Bring your lawn chairs, family, and friends for this exciting community event!

This event is made possible through funding from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council and is hosted by Lil' Chompers Childcare Center.

06/05/2026

📅 Save the Date! 🍔

Join us for our Annual Burger Feed Fundraiser
✏Friday, July 10

More details coming soon!
Mark your calendars and come support a great cause💙

05/31/2026

🌟 Upcoming Growth & Guidance FREE Training! 🌟

Join Lil Chompers Growth & Guidance for an upcoming evening of learning, resources, and networking focused on supporting young children and the caregivers who help them grow.

SUID & AHT Training
(Sudden Unexpected Infant Death & Abusive Head Trauma)

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
📍 Greenbush Community Center
🕔 Check in: 5:45–6:00 PM
📚 Training: 6:00–8:00 PM

This event is open to ALL who support children birth through age five, including child care providers, Head Start, preschool staff, special education staff, parents, grandparents, and more!

💡 Interested in working in early childhood or at the child care center?
This is a great opportunity to learn more, connect with others in the field, and get involved!

✅ Free training opportunities designed to support quality care, safe environments, and healthy development for young children.