In an effort to improve local childcare and fix gaps in services, county leaders announced a $10 million investment in early childhood education on Wednesday.
The funding will expand Head Start, and establish new early childcare and education programs.
Officials including County Executive Marc Elrich, Council President Kate Stewart, School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor, and County Health and Human Services Director Dr. James Bridgers announced the new funding at the Academy Child Development Center located at Stone Mill Elementary School in North Potomac.
