Business relies on workers. Working parents with young children rely on child care. Moms and dads with young children cannot enter the workforce, complete training, or remain on the job without it.
The Child Care Works for Somerset Campaign aims to increase access to quality child care in Somerset by renovating and expanding The Learning Lamp Center for Children in Somerset Borough. The Keystone STARS top-rated STAR 4 center is housed in a building that initially served the community as a health club. The setup was never ideal for child care and includes underused space that can be transformed into new classrooms and indoor play areas.
Why support the Child Care Works for Somerset campaign?
We are committed to increasing access to high-quality child care in Somerset County. A multi-phased renovation and expansion of the center will more than double the number of children that we currently serve to a capacity of 134. The project will also result in the creation of 27 new jobs that include advancement opportunities such as a free college degree through Pennsylvania’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) Registered Apprenticeship Pathway.
Together, with investment by forward-thinking community partners like you promises to bolster the labor force, support business and industry, and strengthen the local economy — today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
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Since launching the Child Care Works for Somerset campaign, The Learning Lamp raised over $2.1 million, or 90% of the renovation costs. Once completed, the center will accommodate 134 children. Working families with young children, business and industry, and the region’s economy are counting on all of us to complete this valuable work. Together, let’s build a foundation for the future for Somerset’s workers and their children.
@thelearninglamp:Looking for a flexible work schedule? We're hiring part-time Before and After School Staff to work with elementary school students in the Ebensburg area. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and have previous experience working with children (doesn’t have to be at a child care center!). No weekend hours! Apply online today at https://tinyurl.com/b2mpu2wh.
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@thelearninglamp:A trip to the museum can be both educational and FUN! And, thanks to Museums for All, those receiving SNAP benefits can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card and a photo ID. Visit https://museums4all.org/ to search for participating museums near you for a summer full of adventures.
@thelearninglamp:Our caring and experienced teachers are ready to help your child gain the skills needed to succeed in kindergarten and beyond! We’re NOW ENROLLING for preschool in Claysburg, Portage, and Westmont. Tuition assistance is available for families that qualify.
REGISTER TODAY by calling 814-262-0732 x289 or emailing
mgerber@thelearninglamp.org.
Visit our website at: https://tinyurl.com/yckzhrb3.
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Looking for a flexible work schedule? We're hiring part-time Before and After School Staff to work with elementary school students in the Ebensburg area. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and have previous experience working with children (doesn’t have to be at a child care center!). No weekend hours! Apply online today at tinyurl.com/b2mpu2wh.
The Child Care Works for Somerset Campaign aims to increase access to quality child care in Somerset by renovating and expanding The Learning Lamp Center for Children in Somerset Borough. The Keystone STARS top-rated STAR 4 center is housed in a building that initially served the community as a health club. The setup was never ideal for child care and includes underused space that can be transformed into new classrooms and indoor play areas.
Since launching the Child Care Works for Somerset campaign, The Learning Lamp raised over $2.1 million, or 90% of the renovation costs. Once completed, the center will accommodate 134 children. Working families with young children, business and industry, and the region’s economy are counting on all of us to complete this valuable work. Together, let’s build a foundation for the future for Somerset’s workers and their children.
