Barrett Early Learning Center

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Founded in 1935, the Barrett Early Learning Center is the oldest operating daycare facility in Virginia. [1]


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History

The institution opened in 1935 as the Janie Porter Barrett Day Nursery with federal funding from the Works Progress Administration.

Financial difficulties nearly closed the daycare center in 2013, but community members intervened to keep the program running.

The center recently welcomed Charlottesville native Deborah Rogers as its new executive director. Rogers has 18 years of experience working with children. Most recently, she served as site director for the afterschool program at Johnson Elementary.

Renovations

The first of three renovation phases at Barrett began in 2014. As part of the final phase of renovations, improvements are being made to beautify the building and ensure compliance with state health and safety regulations.

Martin Horn worked with the Building Goodness Foundation to take on four of the seven major renovation projects.

The renovation is supported by a $90,000 challenge grant from an anonymous donor. The center currently is working to raise the remaining $17,000 to receive the $90,000 in matching funds.

References

  1. Web. Four-year renovation of historic daycare nears completion, Bryauna Kralik, News Article, Charlottesville Tomorrow, June 10, 2018, retrieved June 11, 2018.

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