Child Care of Southwest Florida CEO Chris Hansen (left), The League Club President Donna Lindberg (right). PHOTO PROVIDED

Child Care of Southwest Florida received a $25,000 grant from The League Club to support needs-based tuition scholarships at its early learning centers in Lee County.

The generous grant will provide the families of more than 60 students with preschool scholarship assistance, empowering at-risk children with affordable, high-quality early learning opportunities. The funding also helps remove financial constraints that allow parents to pursue, maintain and enhance their careers while furthering their child’s education.

“We are incredibly grateful to The League Club and its members for their generous support,” said Chris Hansen, CEO of Child Care of Southwest Florida. “This $25,000 grant will make a meaningful difference for families in our community by providing children with access to the quality learning experiences they deserve. Investing in early childhood education is investing in our future, and together, we can ensure every child has access to opportunities that will help them thrive.”

As a nonprofit, Child Care of Southwest Florida partners with local charitable foundations and businesses to offer quality early learning programs at a reduced rate to families in Lee and Hendry counties.

“The 2024-25 year has been an extraordinary one for The League Club,” said Donna Lindberg, president of The League Club. “Thanks to the generosity of our members and donors, The League Club has continued to honor its ‘Commitment to Community’ by raising funds and distributing these funds through grants made to carefully vetted not-for-profit agencies in Collier and Lee counties. These grants directly impact the needs of at-risk adults and children in the areas of housing, food scarcity, education, physical and mental health, and the arts. The League Club is inspired by the passion and dedication of its members and donors who make this commitment possible.”

Members of The League Club pose with a check representing donations to 34 nonprofits. PHOTO PROVIDED

This year, The League Club selected and awarded grants to 34 area nonprofit organizations, totaling $762,412. For the past 38 years, The League Club has provided over $8 million in grants to 222 nonprofit organizations in Collier and Lee counties that support children, families, the elderly and veterans. Funding for grants comes from the TLC’s Community Trust Fund, which is raised through The League Club’s annual fundraiser, Naples Tables, and from the generosity of members and donors.

Child Care of Southwest Florida is accredited through the National Accreditation Commission for Early Learning Leaders and is a Gold Seal Quality Care Program through the Florida Department of Children and Families. Additionally, centers maintain five-star ratings through the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida.

To learn more about Child Care of Southwest Florida and its early learning centers, visit CCSWFL.org.

About Child Care of Southwest Florida

Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc. (CCSWFL) is a nonprofit early childhood education provider with five learning centers in Lee and Hendry counties that serve more than 350 children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. A United Way Partner Agency, CCSWFL’s mission is to strengthen and enhance the lives of children, as well as their families. Each center is accredited through the National Accreditation Commission for Early Learning Leaders and is recognized as a Gold Seal Quality Care Program through the Florida Department of Children and Families. All five CCSWFL locations have five-star ratings through the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida. CCSWFL follows the nationally recognized, research-based Creative Curriculum, with a goal of creating safe, nurturing learning environments that develop young minds, support families, strengthen the community and secure the future. Through its participation in the USDA’s Child Food Care Program, each child has access to a healthy, nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks. Sponsor, volunteer and donation opportunities are available. For more information, please visit CCSWFL.org.

About The League Club

The League Club, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) organization comprised of women who are current or former members of a Junior League affiliated with The Association of Junior Leagues International. The mission of our organization is to strengthen the community through fellowship, education, volunteerism and philanthropy.