Ulen-Hitterdal Childcare Taskforce Says Childcare Center Referendum Key for Growth of District

Ulen, MN — A week from now, voters in the Ulen-Hitterdal School District will be voting on more than just which republican or democratic candidate they want to see advance to the general election. They’ll also be voting on a $1.7 million bond issue that would go towards constructing a 3,200 square foot center based childcare facility. The timing is important for the school district as Ulen-Hitterdal currently has a previous building bond that is coming off the books and if this was approved, most district residents still wouldn’t see an increase to taxes from this year to next year. More importantly, according to Laura Tweeten of the Ulen-Hitterdal Childcare Task Force, is that it would fill a need that is desperately in-demand in their district.

The childcare center, which would be constructed near the old tennis courts, would have the ability to take in up to 50 kids when up and running at full capacity. Tweeten notes that what makes this concept unique is that the school would only be providing the facility but would leave the service up to the experts.

Tweeten and the Ulen-Hitterdal Childcare Task Force believe this childcare center, if approved, would be a key piece in growing the district and drawing people into the community.

If approved, the childcare center would be expected to open in 2024. See photos and blueprints below.

The Primary election is August 9^th, however many district residents have already voted via mail-in absentee ballot.