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County approves new operator for employee childcare center after review and debate; vote 6-1
Summary
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners voted 6–1 on June 16 to authorize the county manager to sign a one-year contract with Chapman's Management Company to operate the county employee childcare center, effective July 1, 2025.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners voted 6–1 on June 16 to authorize the county manager to sign a one-year contract with Chapman's Management Company to operate the county employee childcare center, effective July 1, 2025.
Assistant County Manager Faith Phillips briefed the board on the selection process. Phillips said an RFP was reissued May 2, 2025 and advertised to licensed providers; four proposals were received. A seven-member county staff panel scored submissions on a 100-point rubric that emphasized ability to obtain and maintain a 3–5 star North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (NCDCD/NC DCD) rating,…
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