We got the grant!
PCC has been awarded the Early Learning Facilities Maintenance and Expansion Grant through Washington State Department of Commerce for $2 million to undertake renovations to the child care building. Construction will begin July 2026. We will hold a "Ready, Set, Renovate" ground breaking celebration in June. Stay tuned for details!
Why child care? Why now?
Right now, there are no child care or early learning options for families in Garfield County.
Families drive 30+ miles for care or are leaving the community altogether.
A 2024 survey of parents with children under five in Garfield County found that child care difficulties lead
87%
to take time off work
79%
to limit work hours
29%
to quit a job
Our solution
Build and support a licensed child care and early learning center that will
Thanks to the generous donation of a local building, we’re on our way to creating a safe, high-quality child care facility.