MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Childcare is an issue all over South Dakota and the country. Forget about affordability, for many the issue is whether or not daycare is even available. The Mitchell Chamber of Commerce recently obtained a $100,000 grant which they hope will help to alleviate the problem in Mitchell. The grant is divided into two halves.
The first $50,000 will be used to provide 5 forgivable loans of $10,000 each to new daycares or established childcare facilities that are expanding.
The second $50,000 will be used to give $1000 bonuses to childcare workers who stay in the industry for at least six months. For qualifications, criteria and restrictions of the grant contact the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce.