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�鶹��ý�Ŷ�, KS – �鶹��ý�Ŷ� (MATC) proudly celebrate the groundbreaking of the Childcare Business Initiative Project, a vital new venture aimed at addressing �鶹��ý�Ŷ�’s critical childcare shortage. Hosted on October 9, 2024, at 2423 Kimball Avenue, the ceremony celebrated the collaborative efforts of the Greater �鶹��ý�Ŷ� Community Foundation, �鶹��ý�Ŷ� Area Chamber of Commerce, Ascension Via Christi, and MATC. The CBI Project will create a unique space where entrepreneurial childcare providers can launch and grow their businesses, adding much-needed childcare capacity to the region.

Funded by $5.6 million in state grants and a land lease from Ascension Via Christi, the CBI Project will serve as a business incubator for childcare providers, equipping them with essential training, mentorship, and resources. "High-quality early care is crucial for both our community’s children and the future workforce,” said Lisa Sederlin Isaacson, Executive Director of FHCA/CBI and MATC’s Director of Early Childhood Education. CBI’s model will enable the launch of up to eight new childcare businesses annually, with a potential capacity of 96 childcare slots—an important stride toward meeting Riley County's need for over 1,400 additional slots.

In alignment with �鶹��ý�Ŷ� Tech's mission, the initiative will support hands-on practicums for students, helping foster the next generation of childcare professionals. This project marks a significant step in addressing local childcare demands, creating sustainable solutions that benefit �鶹��ý�Ŷ�’s families, workforce, and economic landscape.

Contact:
Lisa Sederlin Isaacson, Executive Director, FHCA/CBI
Director of Early Childhood Education, �鶹��ý�Ŷ� (MATC)
785.320.4435
lisaisaacson@manhattantech.edu