Yesterday we were pleased to have Congressman Michael Turner (R-Ohio) join a number of us from Finance Fund at the Miami Valley Childhood Development Center in Dayton, Ohio to celebrate their newly renovated Head Start facility. We provided $1.05 million in New Markets Tax Credits
funding toward the renovation, which was accompanied
by a $429,000 federal grant. The renovation project brought much-needed updates to the Kings Highway facility, including replacing the two boilers and updating classrooms. Because of the improvements, the facility is now able to serve toddlers and infants, in addition to existing early childhood services. Along with internal and external improvements to the building, updates were made to the now 80,000 square foot parking lot and landscaping, making the surrounding are
a safer and more convenient for parents. The facility is currently enrolled with 225 students, with a capacity of 240.
Special thanks to center Director Mary Burns for her leadership on this project and her hospitality in helping to host us yesterday. Kudos to her and her associates for running this outstanding center.