The Latin American Community Center has opened its first permanent location beyond Wilmington city limits with La Fiesta III on Route 273 east of Appleby Road.
Local residents and elected officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting event Friday. LACC previously rented space for services in the Newcastle area.
(Video speaking: LACC President and CEO Maria Matos, LACC Board Chair Jose Lopez, Governor John Carney, and LACC Director of Development Communications Kelly Scanlan)
LACC President and CEO Maria Matos said La Fiesta III has space to accommodate about 100 children starting at six weeks old.
“The Latino population in this part of New Castle County is growing significantly, and these children need our help,” Matos said.
Children learn in English and Spanish. Seats are filling quickly and there is a waiting list at LACC's Wilmington Learning Center.
“We have worked tirelessly to provide quality early childhood education at an affordable price for our community,” said LACC Board President Jose Lopez. Mr. Lopez emphasized that the center will not compromise on high quality.
“It is important that we provide the support necessary to develop young minds and prepare them to become the leaders of tomorrow,” said Kelly Scanlan, LACC Director of Development and Communications.
Delaware First Health also provided a $5,000 donation to fill LACC's food pantry, which was matched by a $5,000 donation from Centene Corporation.
It will take a long time for today's LACC kids to earn degrees and work, but Governor John Carney said,
“Our state and the families who have access to this facility will be better off.”
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