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Commissioner reports Teams Inc. childcare project has raised $2.9M; needs $4.6M to break ground
Summary
Commissioner Bridal told the board Teams Inc. has raised $2,900,000 toward an 8,000‑square‑foot childcare center but needs $4,600,000 to start construction; the project has 80 families on a wait list and seeks additional grants and donations to meet an April funding target to secure grant timelines.
Commissioner Bridal updated the board on a local nonprofit childcare project, saying Teams Inc. has raised $2,900,000 of an estimated $4,600,000 needed to break ground on an 8,000‑square‑foot facility.
Bridal said the project aims to leverage pre‑K and other grant funding that require an April start to meet an 18‑month completion window. “They've raised 2,900,000.0, but they need 4,600,000.0 to break ground,” Bridal said, noting the group has about 80 families on a wait list.
Why it matters: childcare capacity and timelines affect local families and county planning. The project’s ability to meet grant timing could determine whether it proceeds this year or is delayed until next April, Bridal said.
Details reported - Funds raised to date: $2,900,000 (reported by Bridal). - Funding needed to break ground: $4,600,000 (reported by Bridal). - Facility: planned 8,000 square feet with separate spaces for infants, toddlers and other age groups. - Wait list: about 80 families are waiting for care at the proposed facility. - Location approval: Commissioners approved the location in the Town of Nederland (reported by Bridal); if funding is not secured, the earliest alternative start would be next April.
Next steps: Bridal said the project will continue fundraising and pursue grants to meet the April timeline; the county will monitor progress and provide updates at future meetings.
