County vote would fund Children’s Learning Center at $287,710 for FY27
On Aug. 31, Teton County commissioners are set to approve a $287,710 FY27 contract with Children’s Learning Center, which says it provides about 40% of the valley’s childcare slots and is one of the few options for infants.
Teton County’s Board of County Commissioners is set to vote Monday, Aug. 31 on a $287,710 contract for services with Children’s Learning Center, covering July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 FY 27 Contracts for Service packet.
For parents, this is one of the bigger “does childcare stay available?” line items in the county budget. In the contract materials, the Children’s Learning Center says it provides “nearly 40% of available childcare spots in the valley” and is “one of the few that can accommodate infants,” plus year-round care for more than 200 children and Head Start services for at-risk families FY 27 Contracts for Service packet.
Background
Teton County funds affordable early childhood education and care via the Children's Learning Center, allocating $290,030 for FY2027 and providing significant in-kind support, rather than developing a new digital platform by December 2026.
Latest: 2026 — Teton County continues to provide in-kind support to the Children's Learning Center, valued at approximately $566,460 per year for facility space.
curated as of 2026-08-01
Teton County approved $2.56M in FY 27 Health and Human Services contracts for 20 agencies, supporting a wide range of community services from July 2026 to June 2027.
Latest: 2026-08-31 — Teton County Board of Commissioners approved FY 27 Health and Human Services contracts totaling $2,559,160 for twenty agencies.
curated as of 2026-08-29
A 45-minute Childcare Initiative workshop will be held July 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to engage stakeholders and advance policy and zoning solutions for childcare access in Teton County.
Latest: 2026-07-27 — Childcare Initiative workshop scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. to engage stakeholders and advance solutions.
curated as of 2026-07-11
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | BCC Staff Report and Resolutions — FY 27 Contracts for Service | packet |