Early Childhood Alliance
Every child deserves an equal opportunity to a quality educational foundation that will prepare them to grow, learn, and succeed.
Convening Leaders in Early Childhood to Meet the Needs of Our Community
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:
- Ensure every child is kindergarten-ready
- Advocate for sustainable funding of early childhood organizations, services, and systems
- Convene, educate, and collaborate with key cross-sector stakeholders
Community Resources
Childcare Scholarships Now Available
If you live in 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.
Monthly Books for Summit County Kids, 0-5
Free, age-appropriate books are available for local kids through our funding partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Best Place for Working Parents Utah
Businesses in Utah can take a three-minute self assessment to get recognized as a family-friendly employe
Child Care Tax Credits for Employers
New federal and Utah state tax credits are available for businesses.
Additional Resources
Connections to local, state, and national resources for the community around early childhood care and education.
Why Early Childhood?
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.
Get Engaged!
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Do you provide care or resources for children and families from prenatal through three-years-old? Introduce yourself and join us.
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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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