Excellence In Education Lincoln Daily News January 2026 Page 5 their children are nearby and well cared for during the workday. Kaylee Lowery shared how meaningful this support has been for her family, stating, “I love that the days and hours align with our work schedules and that I’m not stuck on a long waitlist. District 27 is truly making a positive impact by showing how much it values and supports families. The pricing is incredibly generous, the care is wonderful, and knowing your child is being cared for through your employer is priceless.” Carrie White reflected on the impact of the program, saying, “I feel that the district creating the daycare program for its staff shows that they understand how difficult it can be for those who have young children when it comes to finding someone you trust to care for them while you are at work.” Affordability has also been a key component of the program’s success. Kyrsten Weaver shared, “We also are extremely grateful for the affordability of the daycare. Our dreams have been blown away by the outcome of the daycare thus far.” Natalie Beaver echoed that sentiment, emphasizing the broader impact on district culture: “With the district offering a daycare to staff it shows others how the district values their employees and their families. It also creates a family within the district with employees and their families.” For many educators, the proximity of their children during the school day has been life-changing. Abby Boutcher explained, “Knowing my son is nearby has made it so much easier for me to focus on my classroom. The peace of mind that my child is safe, learning, and loved is invaluable to me. I feel like the daycare is making it so much easier to justify staying in this area. Local childcare was
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