Building a new STEM-based childcare center where kids play, families thrive, and futures take flight.
Help us build a new STEM-focused early childhood center that gives kids a strong start, supports working families, and inspires a lifetime of learning—through play, discovery, and community connection.
For nearly a decade, Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System has recognized the need for an onsite child care facility to support both our team members and the broader community. That need has only grown.
The American Rescue Plan Act Task Force — formed to engage residents in prioritizing community investments — identified child care as a top priority, setting a goal to increase capacity by at least 300 new slots in Reno County. Our new center will create 130 of those slots, helping close the gap and ensuring more children have access to affordable, high-quality care.
This new childcare center will be more than a safe place for children — it will be a launchpad for curiosity, creativity, and growth. Located on the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center campus, it will bring together the expertise of the YMCA, the Cosmosphere, and Horizons Mental Health Center to create a one-of-a-kind early learning environment.
This project is a bold investment in Reno County’s future. It gives children the strong start they deserve, supports working families, and strengthens our entire community.
Every gift brings us closer to the finish line. Some funding has been secured through the American Rescue Plan Act, but private support is essential to make this vision a reality. Whether you’re making a one-time donation or exploring a larger contribution, your support helps open the doors to a vibrant, STEM-focused early learning center that will serve generations to come.
If you would like to discuss a major gift, please email flaxj@hutchregional.com to connect with our Foundation team.
*HRMF is a 501(c)3 non-profit. All monetary donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
The new childcare center will combine the expertise of three trusted community partners to create a space where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
Horizons is expanding its Learn and Play Center to support even more children who need extra care. With therapeutic spaces and personalized programs, Horizons ensures every child has a place to grow, connect, and thrive.
The YMCA is a cornerstone of community support in Reno County. With a shared focus on youth development, the Y will lead the operations of our new child care facility—infusing trusted care with a strong foundation of values, wellness, and opportunity.
As a world-renowned space museum and STEM education center located right here in Hutchinson, the Cosmosphere brings hands-on science to life. Their commitment to curiosity and innovation perfectly aligns with our mission to launch brighter futures for every child in our community.
Every gift — big or small — helps open new doors for families in our community. Your generosity supports the next generation through our childcare initiative and fuels the Foundation’s larger mission to strengthen care, inspire progress, and help our community thrive.
As part of 50 Years Forward, the Hutchinson Regional Medical Foundation continues investing in projects that keep our community moving toward a healthier tomorrow — from life-changing capital improvements to celebrating our 50th Anniversary, honoring five decades of compassion and care.
Together, we can create a future where quality care, opportunity, and innovation flourish for generations to come.
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