New report shows Sitka childcare capacity maxed out, city looks for path forward

New report shows Sitka childcare capacity maxed out, city looks for path forward

Makenzie Rose at work with her 9-month-old daughter Hava in 2020. (KCAW/Rose) Sitka’s childcare system has the capacity to serve only about half of the young children who need it, according to a childcare needs assessment that was presented to the Sitka Assembly at its meeting Tuesday night (5-12-26). For years, parents and providers in Sitka have said childcare capacity on the island is at its limit. Now, the assembly is taking steps to address…