Nickerson said, “I am delighted that Governor Rell has agreed that the state should be a partner with the Greenwich YMCA in establishing a new childcare facility in the YMCA with a capacity for 60 net new toddler slots. This facility will make a particularly strong contribution to the community because it is located in the Y’s downtown Greenwich facility adjacent to job centers where the need is greatest.”

“The childcare facility is part of a much larger construction project involving a major renovation of the entire Y, including the new Olympic pool which opened last fall. As a member of the Y I can personally attest to the tremendous contribution the Y makes to the Greenwich community and the childcare facility will be a key part of that. The state bond grant will provide additional momentum for the ongoing fundraising efforts, including gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations.”

The childcare facility project is budgeted at $1,550,000. All necessary building permits have been obtained and construction is well under way.