Kid Prints back in the black

Kid Prints Inc. is back on track financially and thankful to the Sundance City Council and community for their support in making that happen.

“We are no longer in the red for our finances,” said board member Naomi Jacobson last week.

The organization that runs Sundance’s daycare was faced with a budget deficit late last year after losing a grant of $60,000 that had been in place since the pandemic began.

A combination of fundraisers, assistance from the city, sponsorships and donations, as well as a recent $10,000 grant from the Wyoming Community Foundation and a modest increase in tuition fees, has helped to plug this hole.

At this time, said Jacobson, Kid Prints is serving over 50 kids and has a waiting list for smaller children. It’s “awesome to be serving those needs,” she said.

Mayor Paul Brooks reiterated the importance of having a daycare facility available for working parents in the city.

“People have a need for their kids to be somewhere,” he said.

The next focus for Kid Prints will be on a review of safety protocols, Jacobson said. After recently experiencing a semi-lockdown, the organization will be working with the Crook County Sheriff’s Office to review its current procedures and reflect on any possible ways to improve safety.