The Upper Cumberland needs more than 7,000 day care slots to fill the needs of parents across the region. The UCDD Policy Council heard the first draft Wednesday of a new report set to be presented to state leaders on the problem. UCDD’s Rosa Smith said every licensed daycare facility in the region has a waiting list of at least ... Read More »
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Overton Receives Block Grant for Low-Income Childcare Expansion
An Overton County child care facility will take advantage of a Community Development Block Grant to expand its operation. UCDD Community Planner Rosa Smith said the Wonderbees Childcare on East Main Street will renovate its facility over the next six months. “Here in the Upper Cumberland there is a need for childcare and with Overton County and Wonderbees they’re going ... Read More »