Northbrook trustees have given an initial green light to Little Einstein’s Academy and Daycare to operate in a former day care center in the northwest corner of the village.

Trustee Johannah Hebl, chairwoman of the Village Board’s Planning and Economic Development Committee, said the proposal would address the need for day care facilities in Northbrook.

“It makes sense to me. I’m all in favor of this,” Hebl said. “We need day care in this community. We’ve seen a lot of day care facilities come before us, and not all of them have moved forward. So there must be a real need in this community for day care. I can’t imagine what people are paying for day care right now.”

Trustees Heather Ross and Michelle Kohler voiced support for Hebl. The board unanimously agreed on Aug. 12 to send the pro

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