TYLER, Texas — Tyler Day Nursery is providing affordable childcare and preschool education for low-income families in East Texas.
According to the nursery’s website, the Tyler Council of Church Women started the nursery back in 1936.
The nursery facilitates a caring and stable environment for children from six-weeks to 5-years-old. This helps their parents work or pursue an education without having to worry about their child's safety.
Teacher Ms. Shadadrian has a child attending Tyler Day Nursery and says her daughter has grown and developed as a student.
“I feel like it's important for her to be here because I know, not only am I here, but even if I wasn't here, I know she's gonna learn. And I know she's gonna have a good time there,” Shadadrian said. “I know she's gonna be taken care of.”
Heather Stoner, community relations director, says the nursery is sustainable and puts their finances to good use.
“They are lasting, and they plan to be here, and so I wanted to be a part of that,” Stoner said. “When I looked at their finances, I realized that they were being good stewards of what finances that they had.”
The nursey not only provides childcare and learning opportunities, but also plans events for the children to enjoy such as their annual field day.
The event is filled with engaging activities like basketball and tug-o-war. For some children, this event marks the end of their Pre-K journey and the beginning of their preparation for kindergarten in the fall.
To donate and learn more about the nonprofit, visit their website here.