(Apr 06, 2022) Rep. Christina Sappey
HARRISBURG, April 6 – State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, announced today 21 child care facilities in the 158 th Legislative District received a total of $3,328,734 in a fifth round of stabilization grants through the American Rescue Plan Act. “Ensuring safe, quality child care is essential to restoring our full workforce,” said Sappey. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devasting impact on the child care industry. Many families struggle to find open spots in child care facilities because providers have been forced to cut back due to caregivers leaving the profession. This investment will help stabilize the childcare industry and will have a positive economic impact. This helps get women back into the workplace, helps employers fill jobs and ultimately improves the local economy.” The centers receiving the federal funding include: Tick Tock Early Learning Center, Avondale: $277,091. A Child’s Place Extended Care at Bradford Heights Elementary, Downingtown: $49,871. A Child’s Place at West Bradford Elementary, Downingtown: $68,572. Creative Kids of Downingtown, Downingtown: $245,818. Firm Foundations Day Care, Downingtown: $33,247. United Sports Training Center, Downingtown: $132,987. Ducklings Early Learning Center, Kennett Square: $415,481. The Growing Place Childcare & Preschool Kennett, Kennett Square: $336,935. J.A.M. Christian Daycare, Read more