Every child deserves an equal opportunity to a quality educational foundation that will prepare them to grow, learn, and succeed.
Park City Community Foundation's Early Childhood Alliance is made up of organizations and individuals to engage, educate, and support members, children, parents, and the community. We advocate for high-quality, affordable childcare, provide grants, and support other local efforts. Our goals are to:
Simply put, there is an immense need in our community and countless benefits when we invest in young children. Early childhood care and education facilitates the growth and development of young children, allows parents the opportunity to engage more actively in the workforce, and supports a thriving local community.
If you live and/or work in Park City or Summit County, you could be eligible for scholarships to reduce the cost of childcare. Check eligibility and apply on Upward's website.
Do you provide care or resources for children and families from prenatal through three-years-old? Introduce yourself and join us.
This work is only possible through the support of our donors. Help support a more equitable future for our local kids and families.
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In 2023, the Utah Legislature decided to fund a Childcare Solutions and Workplace Productivity plan to provide recommendations to expand access to safe, affordable, quality childcare to better meet the needs of Utah families. That report builds on a decade of childcare studies and now the Utah legislature now must decide which of the 33…
Park City Community Foundation’s Early Childhood Alliance is pleased to announce that Park City Municipal is making a landmark investment of $1 million to expand access to early childhood education and care programs. With unanimous support, City Council members approved the $1 million investment dedicated to early care and education as part of its 2024 budget on June 22, 2023.
The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) recently published its State of Preschool 2022 report. Nationally, 32% of 4-year old children are enrolled in…
