Marklein celebrates $2 million contribution for Southwest Health childcare center

Southwest Health’s plans for a childcare center are now fully funded following the signing of the state budget. Senator Howard Marklein and Governor Tony Evers awarded $2 million in the budget for the new childcare center. Senator Marklein was at Southwest Health to celebrate this achievement. Marklein discussed how hospitals are some of the largest employers in Wisconsin and the impact this employer funded childcare center could have on the entire region.  

Southwest Health is planning to break ground on the new facility this fall and open their doors to families by the fall of 2026. Once complete, the center will accommodate up to 140 children.