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East Mills Childcare Solutions reports 40 children served, asks county to continue support
Summary
East Mills Childcare Solutions told the board its Lake Foundation Child Development Center serves roughly 40 children, employs about 15 staff and seeks to expand enrollment; the nonprofit thanked the county for prior monetary support and asked for continued assistance to grow capacity.
Megan Schnore, representing East Mills Childcare Solutions, updated the Mills County Board of Supervisors on the nonprofit's newly opened Lake Foundation Child Development Center, reporting the center currently serves about 40 children and employs roughly 15 staff including part-time and high-school aides.
"We are currently serving 40 kids...we hired 15 staff so we are a major employer in the county," Schnore said, and described programming emphasizing active learning and STEM activities. She said the center hopes to increase enrollment toward 60-70 children as capacity and staffing allow.
Schnore thanked the county for monetary support and local partnerships that helped open the facility, and noted local hires such as director Britney Reynold, who no longer must commute to Omaha. She also described community donations that will allow summer outings for children and in-kind presentations from the sheriff's office and other local groups.
Supervisors expressed appreciation and asked staff and board members to visit the center. The board did not take a separate funding vote at this meeting beyond previously approved support; supervisors said they welcome further updates if the nonprofit requests additional funding or program changes.
Schnore said the center aims to serve low- and moderate-income families in line with its charter and that it seeks to partner with Head Start and local programs to expand access. She asked the board to remain engaged as the center grows.
