New childcare plan in Knoxville aims to help children from birth through 8 years old [Video]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The United Way of Greater Knoxville is helping launch a new childcare plan in Knoxville and Knox County to support young children and close opportunity gaps as they grow.

“Today is really about recognition by our entire community, our business community, our education community. This is a priority and because of that, work is being done. Hope is on the horizon,” said Matt Ryerson, the President of UWGK.

The plan is called Bright Steps and UWGK is leading it. they said it is an inclusive strategy meant to transform the early care and education system in Knoxville and Knox County. They said they are working with Tennesseans for Quality Early Education and the Bright Start TN Network as part of the plan.

Knox County Mayor Glenn …