In this Expert Q&A, Wayne Stump, the CEO of the Bloomsburg Area YMCA, discusses the expansion of the YMCA’s childcare center. Driven by a community needs assessment, the Y found childcare to be a top priority in the area.
The project includes six classrooms, a welcome center, a resource room and space for future growth. Funding comes from state and federal grants and a significant $2.5 million contribution from a local foundation. The loacl Children’s Museum will vacate the building by February, allowing design and construction to begin. The Bloomsburg Area YMCA is aiming for a January 2028 opening. Stump emphasizes the importance of community partnerships, strategic planning and staff support for the project’s success.
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