New UCDD Loan Program Approved For Child Care Capacity Projects
The UCDD Executive Committee approved a 12-month loan program for established child care facilities in the region. Executive Director Mark Farley proposed the item during a Wednesday meeting. Farley said $1 million of funding will be available for the region. “The only reason that were doing that is because in our market and in our […]
UCHRA Restructured Policy Council Discuss Needs Across Region
Homelessness, mental health and child care among the most important issues to be tackled by the UCHRA Policy Council. The newly structured group held its first meeting Wednesday. Regional elected officials originally formed the board. Now, 19 members that represent fields like utilities to law enforcement make up the council. Chairman Randy Heady said he […]
UC Workforce And DHS Working To Increase Child Care Options
Upper Cumberland Workforce Development Board and Department of Human Services bringing a new child care initiative to the region. The groups will host a October 6th seminar for those interested establishing their own child care facility. Workforce Board Member Amy Maberry said the program addresses two issues: family services and jobs. “There is an entrepreneurial […]
White Co BOE Office To House Two Child Care Services
The White County School Board has approved two lease agreements to house a pair of child care services at the Board of Education Office. EduCare Early Learning Center and Sparta YMCA will run the operations. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the office has unused space to offer the service to the community. “I have […]
More Licensed Child Care Facilities A Need In The Region
There is a need for more child care services in the Upper Cumberland according to two local providers. Nana’s Child Care is the sole state licensed center in Clay County. Owner Debra Anderson said they have seven clients on hold and often turn down new business due to capacity. “We aren’t licensed to hold as […]
Some One Million Dollars Reserved For UC In State Child Care Grant Program
Two State Departments have allocated some one million dollars for Upper Cumberland child care. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said the two departments are working on a grant program to establish more licensed daycares. “Pickett and Van Buren have none,” Farley said. “Jackson and Clay have one each. So, those are areas we are going […]
YMCA Offering Free Childcare For Essential Workers
The White County and Putnam County YMCAs will offer free childcare for essential workers during the next several weeks. Beginning Monday, school age children from 4-12 years of age can be left at the YMCA as part of a state plan initiated Friday. White County CEO Kyle Goff said their center will be open for […]
