News Release – For Immediate Release  

Clayton Scrivner, Communications Manager  
(801) 597-8108
December 4, 2024   

Park City’s Childcare Assistance Program Highlighted at National Conference 

Park City, Utah – Park City’s Needs-Based Childcare Scholarship Program received national recognition today at an inaugural childcare convention held by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The City’s childcare assistance program is now included as a case study on the Employer Childcare Navigator website, launched today at the National Childcare Innovation Summit in Washington D.C.. Park City Municipal’s Resident Advocate Michelle Downard also spoke about the City’s efforts to develop sustainable childcare solutions at the summit this morning. 

Park City Municipal and leading childcare network Upwards partnered to expand childcare access and affordability for families living and working in Park City – launching the current program in late 2023. The Childcare Needs-Based Scholarship Program has now provided financial assistance to 104 qualified children’s families to help with the cost of childcare. 

“To be recognized for innovation around such an important community need is a great honor,” said Park City Mayor Nann Worel. “A big thank you goes out to the U.S. Chamber for their recognition. We would be remiss if we didn’t also thank our community members for their input, the Childcare Working Group for staying engaged on the issue, and the Park City Community Foundation for their diligence in making sure this is a well-crafted program and serves the community equitably and efficiently.”  

The U.S. Chamber Foundation and Executives Partnering to Invest in Children collaborated to create the new website as a resource to other communities that have struggled with daycare access and affordability.  

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