(PCM+) Big Dreams for Children: Under My Wing Academy

Story by Marlys Cervantes / Staff Writer

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“Teaching is the greatest act of optimism.“~ Colleen Wilcox, Professor

After years of doing childcare at home, Kristan Lawson felt there was a much larger need in the community that must be filled to truly care for the needs of area children. When looking at this area, there are about 1500 children under 5 and only 600 childcare spots available. On any given day you can find parents on social media expressing the need to find someone to care for their young children while they work.