Fifty years ago, the founder of Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers could never have imagined the uncertain times we face today. The year was 1970. A leader by the name of Judy Chase had a vision to provide full-day, year-round early education and child care for low-income families. Even after President Nixon vetoed a congressionally approved bill to establish universal child care in 1972, Judy Chase stayed true to her vision. Although the bill never came to be, 50 years later, during a worldwide pandemic, Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers continues to meet community needs for childcare while filling the learning gaps. In our region, we’re creating “universal” access to high-quality learning to meet the needs of diverse working families.
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