Phoenix Leads Valley Cities By Offering First Childcare Facility For Employees

Dec. 6, 2001

District 3 Councilwoman Peggy Bilsten spent some time visiting with children at the Copper Sun Child Care center.

Phoenix last week became the first city government in the Valley to offer an on-site childcare facility for its employees. "Phoenix always has tried to lead by example, not just as a governing agency, but also as an employer," District 3 Councilwoman Peggy Bilsten said. "This facility will have a tremendously positive impact on the quality of life of the employees who choose to use it." Located about one block from city hall, the Copper Sun Child Development can accommodate 132 children from ages 6 weeks to 5 years or until they start kindergarten. The facility features 11 classrooms and 12,000 square feet of outdoor play space. It is managed by Easter Seals Arizona. Easter Seals operates more than 30 centers nationwide.

High quality, convenient childcare is a service the city long has wanted to provide its employees.

"This has been one of my priorities since I joined the City Council in 1994," Bilsten said. "It's exciting to see it finally come about."

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