The Growing Place, Inc.

In February 1973 Betty Drake established The Growing Place as one of the first not-for-profit child care programs in the area. Today, The Growing Place serves over 250 children, having served thousands over the last four decades. The Center has been enriched by its longstanding collaboration with Kishwaukee Community College, NIU, and District #428. The Growing Place also partners with Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), Kishwaukee United Way, and DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.