Vincennes YMCA gets grant money for childcare

VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Officials say a new childcare center coming soon to Vincennes will help meet a need for more pre-K options.

The Vincennes YMCA announced on Thursday it received a $321,834 capital project matching grant from Indiana United Ways, in partnership with United Way of Knox County.

The money will support the building of a new childcare space called the Little Alice Learning Center. It will be in the Vincennes YMCA building. It will be operated by Vincennes Community Schools and serve children ages 3 to 5.

“It all starts with the fundamental building blocks of that child’s education, whether it be improving their math skills or just that social interaction that children have in a group dynamic,” said Dennis Kordes, Vincennes YMCA CEO.

Finishing touches on the center are now underway with classes expected to begin in August. To learn more or complete an application for the fall preschool program, go to the Little Alice Learning Center Facebook page . You can also visit the Vincennes Community School Corporation administration office at 1712 South Quail Run Road in Vincennes.

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