Idaho Falls YMCA expands and creates new Early Learning Center [Video]

IDAHO FALLS — It was a historical moment for the YMCA in Idaho Falls after employees and the community celebrated the expansion of its child care services at a new location.

On Thursday, over 50 people came to a ribbon cutting for the YMCA’s “Early Learning Center” at Idaho State University’s Bennion Building in Idaho Falls. The center is located at 1784 Science Center Drive. Tours were held to see it.

According to YMCA Community Engagement Director Donovan Stokes, the space was previously a preschool. The YMCA was able to revitalize it. Opening the facility was made possible through a grant of over $200,000 from the Idaho Workforce Development Council.

YMCA Chief Executive Officer Tanner Rohne said it’s an achievement that they were able to expand quality and affordable child care. 

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