Wilkes County Childcare Study

STUDY GOAL

To Establish Quality, Affordable Childcare in Wilkes County

The Wilkes County Childcare Study provides documentation of existing services and resources for childcare in Wilkes County. It also recommends steps to create an innovative childcare ecosystem so that we might enhance the labor force participation and create a healthy environment for families. The study also identifies the roles community stakeholders must play in order to expand access and affordability for quality care.

The study took approximately 10 months to complete thanks to our Wilkes Childcare Study Taskforce and community participation.

A Message From a Parent, Provider, and Our Childcare Taskforce Members

View the Wilkes County Childcare Study

View the Wilkes County Childcare Story Map

Meet our Taskforce Members

The Childcare Taskforce was appointed to conduct the study. The taskforce is made up of individuals and organizations whose combined experience was determined to be the most qualified to conduct this study. They welcome the opportunity to listen, observe, seek best practices, and encourage positive outcomes that will strengthen the community.

Cyndi Dancy

Dancy Research

Dr. Pamela Shue, Ed. D. And M. Ed.

Appalachian State University

LeAnn Nixon

Wilkes EDC

Robin Hamby

Wilkes EDC

Michelle Shepherd

Wilkes Community Partnership for Children

Kirsten Roberts

The Health Foundation

Francisco Martinez

Wilkes EDC

Additional Resources

A note from the president

6 Reasons Why You Should Join the Childcare Coalition Today

Explore family-friendly policies for employee retention.
Expand your provider offerings.
Support your family or friends through training and mentorship.
Follow legislative policies and be a voice for the community.
Volunteer your time or give financially to support the coalition.
Serve on a committee to implement study recommendations.
Join the Coalition

Subscribe or Join the Coalition Today!

First Name
Last Name
Email
Message
The form has been submitted successfully!
There has been some error while submitting the form. Please verify all form fields again.

Start typing and press enter to search

Scroll to Top