The Early Care & Education Initiative of Dubois County has awarded $30,000 in grants to three local early childhood education programs through its Early Care & Education Grant opportunity.
This funding supports the expansion of program capacity and enhancement of quality in nonprofit and school-based early learning settings, ensuring more children have access to high-quality early education experiences.
- Jasper Elementary Preschool was awarded a $10,000 grant to purchase high-quality furnishings and educational materials for two new classrooms. This expansion will create an estimated 60 to 70 new preschool seats, increasing access for families in the community.
- Little Raiders Preschool will use its $10,000 grant to implement a new curriculum and furnish classrooms with quality materials that support advancement in Indiana’s Paths to QUALITY rating system. The improvements will enhance learning environments for the 65 children currently enrolled.
- Southeast School Corporation received a $10,000 grant to furnish and equip two new classrooms, adding 20-30 new seats for early childhood learning. The investment will provide age-appropriate, high-quality instructional resources and purposeful play materials that foster development and school readiness.
For more information about the Early Care & Education Initiative, contact the Community Foundation at (812) 482-5295 or nicole@dccommunityfoundation.org.
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