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Family Scholar House Partners with Brightstone to Ensure Childcare for Students

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  Published in Health and Fitness on Wednesday, March 4th 2026 at 22:04 GMT by WDRB
      Locales: Kentucky, UNITED STATES

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - March 5, 2026 - Family Scholar House (FSH), a leading Louisville organization dedicated to supporting single parents in achieving higher education, today announced a vital new partnership with Brightstone, a respected early childhood education provider. This collaboration comes in response to the recent, unexpected closure of Little Explorers Learning Center, and aims to guarantee uninterrupted, high-quality childcare for the children of FSH's student parents.

For years, Little Explorers has served as a critical resource for FSH families, providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for their young children while their parents pursued their academic goals. The closure announcement left many single parents facing a daunting challenge - finding alternative, affordable, and reliable childcare, potentially jeopardizing their ability to continue their studies. Recognizing the devastating impact this could have on their students' progress, FSH acted swiftly to find a solution.

"The potential disruption to our students' education, caused by the loss of Little Explorers, was a major concern for us," explained Amy Touhey, President and CEO of Family Scholar House. "We knew we had to act quickly to ensure these families could continue their journeys towards self-sufficiency. This partnership with Brightstone is a lifeline, allowing us to minimize the disruption for our students' children and continue to support their parents in their educational pursuits. It's about more than just childcare; it's about breaking cycles of poverty and empowering families to build brighter futures."

Brightstone, known for its commitment to providing enriching and developmentally appropriate early childhood programs, will be assuming operations of the childcare center serving FSH families beginning on March 11th. The transition is being carefully planned to ensure a seamless experience for the children and their parents. Brightstone's approach focuses on fostering a nurturing learning environment where children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, can develop the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills necessary for future success.

Jessica Lamberson, Executive Director of Brightstone, expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership. "We are thrilled to partner with Family Scholar House and provide a welcoming, enriching environment for these children. We deeply admire FSH's dedication to supporting single parents, and we believe that high-quality early childhood education is a foundational element in helping these families thrive. We are committed to continuing the strong foundation Little Explorers built and expanding on it to offer even greater opportunities for these young learners."

Family Scholar House has a long-standing reputation for holistic support of single parents pursuing higher education. Beyond financial assistance and academic advising, FSH recognizes the crucial role that affordable, quality childcare plays in enabling students to balance the demands of parenthood and education. This isn't merely a logistical support; it's a fundamental component of their comprehensive program model, designed to address the complex challenges faced by single-parent families.

The partnership between FSH and Brightstone reflects a growing awareness of the interconnectedness of education and childcare. Studies consistently demonstrate that children who participate in high-quality early childhood programs are more likely to succeed in school, graduate from high school, and pursue higher education themselves. By ensuring that the children of FSH students have access to these vital services, the partnership is creating a ripple effect of positive change that will benefit generations to come.

Looking ahead, both organizations are committed to working together to enhance the early childhood program, potentially exploring opportunities to expand services and offer professional development for childcare providers. The goal is to create a model program that can serve as a benchmark for other communities seeking to support single-parent students and their families. This collaboration isn't just about bridging a gap left by a closure, it is an investment in the future of Louisville's families and the broader community.