Accelerate Rural Indiana Project Portfolio
Shelby County
Early Learning Center
Background
Project Cost: $8,000,000
READI Funds: $3,000,000
Local Match: $3,000,000
Private Match: $2,000,000
READI Priorities Addressed
Quality of Life
Talent Attraction and
Development
As a result of extensive research on childcare access in Shelby County, Early Learning Shelby County (ELSC) was established and funded by both the city and county units of government to address daycare and preschool offerings in Shelby County. After years of preparation and background research, ELSC has begun building a stand-alone childcare facility strategically located in Shelbyville’s tech park.
ELSC has entered into an agreement with Bright Horizons serve as the provider upon the completion of this facility. READI funding brings this concept to reality and enables the community to offer the quality childcare and preschool that is needed to attract and retain talent within the region.
Shelbyville’s Early Learning Center
Filmed on 11.27.2023, the Shelbyville Early Learning Center is showing considerable progress in its construction.