

The 100% employee-owned company continues to progress and innovate to meet the world's changing needs. Stevens Industries, a community-focused company since 1956, continues to lead the industry in Commercial Casework and Architectural Millwork. Tours, appetizers, and refreshments will be available. She earned a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Eastern Illinois University.Īn Effingham County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours is planned for Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Ozenkoski previously served as Head Start's Home-based Education Specialist. She brings with her over 23 years of experience in early childhood instructional and program development. Everyone who helped with this project, including our team members, is especially proud of what we have created."Ĭharity Ozenkoski serves as the Director of Tot Mate® Central. It's always been our goal to listen to our most important asset, our employee-owners. Wegman commented, "We have received an overwhelmingly positive response from our team members who are appreciative for this dedicated childcare opportunity. The Distribution Center will help Stevens continue to provide solutions for their customer base. These child-friendly designs include a comprehensive collection of cabinetry, storage solutions, and furniture.Īdjoining the childcare center will be a new distribution center for Stevens Industries, spanning over 100,000 square feet.

Stevens Industries supplied a complete outfit of their own products and materials. Tot Mate® Central is aptly named after Stevens' Tot Mate® Division, a line of daycare furniture found in childcare centers and early-learning education centers across North America. The building is nearly 6,000 square feet and will offer both childcare and preschool for up to 100 children. Tot Mate® Central is available to the children or grandchildren of Stevens' employees beginning at age six weeks old. The childcare facility is located across the street from Stevens' main plant in Teutopolis. Our Lighthouse Pathways™ approach to learning incorporates years of experience and research to support families as they begin their educational journey and beyond.Stevens Industries President and CEO Todd Wegman has announced that Tot Mate® Central, a company-owned childcare facility, is now open. Tot Mate® Central was built as a benefit for Stevens Industries employees to help address the area's childcare crisis. Many also choose to give back through MultiCare Gives: MultiCares employee and. Kristi Smith, understands the importance of partnering with families to provide the educational materials that will lay the groundwork for lifelong academic success. MultiCare employees and volunteers support MultiCares mission every day. Welcome to Cornerstone Childcare & Preschool. Cornerstone Academy provides financial support to the Columbia County Exchange Club which primary focusses on the prevention of child abuse.

Our Director of Education and Training, Dr. I was chosen to be part of the Leadership Columbia County Program in 2017 and serve on the steering committee for Youth Leadership and Adult Leadership for the 20 program. With excellence as the standard, Children's Lighthouse crafted an innovative educational and values-based curriculum designed to engage your child in the joys of learning. As a result, Children's Lighthouse continues to be a top-tier early learning and childcare provider. More than twenty-five years later, our passion to serve children and families still motivates us to strive for excellence in every aspect of our organization. By investing in the whole child, Children's Lighthouse grew into one of the nation's leading early education childcare organizations. Children's Lighthouse launched as one of the first early learning schools to focus on promoting character and values as a cornerstone of early education.
