Category: Early Childhood
Park City and Summit County’s Child Care Scholarship Programs Deliver 325% ROI, 30% Growth in Year Two
Upwards released a comprehensive impact assessment today for the second year of the Park City and Summit County Needs-Based Child…
The Shirken Family’s Strategic, Multigenerational Approach to Giving
For Brian and Kirsten Shirken, philanthropy isn’t just about generosity. It’s about solving problems. Their connection to Park City began, like many others, on the slopes.…
Why Employers Should Invest in Child Care Now
Across the country—and especially in fast-growing economies like Utah—employers face a persistent challenge: finding and retaining workers. Two of the…
Best Place for Working Parents: A Win for Families and Employers
Supporting working families isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also good for business. As Utahns continue to navigate rising living costs, shifting…
Early Childhood Alliance: 2025 Year in Review
Communities thrive when their families and workforce thrive. That’s why Park City Community Foundation’s Early Childhood Alliance advocates for affordable childcare and…
Utah’s Zero To Eight Care Coordination Program Helps Connect Families With Valuable Resources for Their Kids
Ever wonder where to turn when your child needs some type of service or assistance? Utah’s Department of Health and…
Delivering Diapers Locally Through Partnerships
Park City Community Foundation’s Early Childhood Alliance educates, and supports members, children, parents, and the community-at-large to prioritize accessible, excellent,…
Sunset on Sunrise Chairlift Auction, Supporting Early Childhood Alliance
Exciting news to share! Park City Mountain, supported through Vail Resorts EpicPromise, will be auctioning off 40 Sunrise chairlift two-seater…
Best Place for Working Parents® Salt Lake, Summit, and Wasatch Counties is Launched to Recognize Family-Friendly Businesses
Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau, Salt Lake Chamber, Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Park City Community…
The Impact of the Needs Based Childcare Scholarship Program in Park City and Summit County, One Year In
The Needs-Based Child Care Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to families who live and work in Park City and…
Early Childhood Alliance Has Granted Over $1.7 Million Total
Since 2018, Park City Community Foundation’s Early Childhood Alliance has granted nearly $1,719,000 to organizations working toward accessible early childhood…
FFN 101: Learn about Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Childcare and How to Become a Provider
What is FFN Childcare? Friends, Family, and Neighbor Childcare is care is commonly provided by grandparents, aunts, neighbors or trusted…
It’s Time To Stop Studying Our Childcare Crisis and Do Something About It
In 2023, the Utah Legislature decided to fund a Childcare Solutions and Workplace Productivity plan to provide recommendations to expand…
All Our Neighbors
The importance of voting in Summit County this November Park City Community Foundation plays a vital role in solving Park…
Road-Naming Auction Will Help Pave the Way for Early Care and Education
Auction winner will name a street and make a lasting impact, shaping the future for young children in Summit County …
An Update on the Childcare Scholarships
Background: As federal covid-era funding was running out for childcare providers, Park City Municipal and Summit County Council stepped up…
Gratitude for Park City Mountain and Vail Resorts EpicPromise
Park City Mountain supported through Vail Resorts EpicPromise is an important sponsor and partner to Park City Community Foundation and…
Summit County, Park City and Upwards Announce Childcare Needs-Based Scholarship Program Expansion
Summit County, Park City and Upwards Announce Childcare Needs-Based Scholarship Program Expansion Summit County and Park City Municipal partner with…
Apply for the Park City Childcare Scholarship Program
If you’re a parent, you likely understand the woes of finding, securing, and affording high-quality childcare. This is a nationwide…
Partially Updated Summit County Childcare Needs Assessment
The Early Childhood Alliance has updated some of the data sources contained within the Summit County Childcare Needs Assessment briefed…
2023 KEEP Entry Scores Continue To Show Opportunity Gaps In School Readiness
The 2023 Kindergarten Entry and Exit (KEEP) entry scores continue to show a disappointing opportunity gap in our Summit and…
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