HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-05-18 Public Comment - T. Krinke - Strategic PlanFrom:Web Admin
To:Chuck Winn
Subject:Strategic Plan Comment Form
Date:Thursday, April 05, 2018 11:40:14 AM
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Form Name:Strategic Plan Comment Form
Date & Time:04/05/2018 11:40 AM
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Submitter ID:5998
IP address:172.24.96.111
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We want to hear from you!
First Name Tyson
Last Name Krinke
Email tyson@greatergallatinunitedway.org
Questions or Comments
I'm writing on behalf of the Greater Gallatin United Way in Bozeman, and I'd like to urge the City to
consider ways to address the growing demand and lack of supply of high-quality early care and education
(a.k.a. childcare & preschool) programs in our area.
Current availability of high-quality early care and education slots does not match the need in the
community. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported one year ago that the child care industry is
overburdened and is in a crisis and this continues to be the case. This is especially true for low-income
families and families looking for care for their infants. Our initial rough estimates show that to meet the
need for early care in the community the current number of slots needs to be nearly doubled. And on top
of that, if the population growth rate continues it's current pace, we need to think about continuing this
growth in the childcare industry to match the future need.
Working families need high-quality, reliable care so they can work and continue to earn a living wage. Many
face work detrimental work absences due to a breakdown in care. Having high-quality and affordable care
available in the community is great for businesses as well and improves their recruitment and retention
efforts. And, possibly most important of all, research shows high-quality early care and education programs
are good for children enabling them to fare better in school and develop strong language and social skills
ultimately leading to high school graduation and college and career readiness.
We at Greater Gallatin United Way would like to connect with City to discuss ways we can work together as
a community to meet this need and help our children and families live happy and health lives. I can be
contacted at 406-587-2194 with any questions. Thank you.
Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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