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Love Learning and Laughter Daycare (LLLD) is owned and operated by Cherri Johnson. LLLD <br /> has been a state of Illinois licensed daycare since January 2019. Mrs. Johnson has been in business <br /> for four years but has been in the daycare industry and business for over 18 years. Mrs. Johnson <br /> was born and raised here in Decatur and has worked in every aspect of a daycare facility,including <br /> a bus monitor,director and now owner and operator.Mrs.Johnson worked as a school-age Teacher <br /> and Assistant Director at Wee Folks Daycare from March 2013 until May 2017. She was <br /> responsible for ensuring the ratios of the classrooms were in accordance with licensing standards, <br /> assisted with the student enrollment process, conducted staff and childcare orientations, managed <br /> employee onboarding, conducted parent/teacher conferences, and lesson planning for children <br /> ages 6-12. Mrs. Johnson also served as the Director of Little Minds Learning Center from May <br /> 2017 to January 2019. She was responsible for the day-to-day operations and getting the facility <br /> state licensed and operating. Within three months of the facility opening, it was at 75% capacity. <br /> Mrs. Johnson currently has a waiting list and the demand for childcare is very high. However, due <br /> to her limited capacity with at-home childcare, she is unable to help meet this demand. Having <br /> this former daycare building will allow her to continue to grow to meet the demands of the <br /> community for more childcare openings. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: Staff is not aware of objections. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Park District,Childcare Operator, and Great Streets Great <br /> Neighborhoods Steering Committee. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Should the City Council have any questions,they may contact Cordaryl <br /> M. Patrick, Director of Economic and Community Development, at 217-424-2727 or e-mail <br /> cpatrickg&caturi1.gov. <br />