The City of West Lafayette is continuing its work to plan for the future of early childhood education.
We are hosting two Community Engagement Sessions to gather public input on the programming priorities for an Early Childhood Education Center.
A site is being explored in the northern area of the city due to the region having the highest number of children ages 0 to 5 and an unmet need for childcare services at the time of the study. As part of this process, these sessions will help us better understand community needs as we continue evaluating whether the site is suitable.
You’re Invited: Public Input Session
The City of West Lafayette invites the community to learn more and share their thoughts at public input sessions:
June 17, 2026
September 2, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Margerum City Hall
222 N. Chauncey Avenue
What to Expect
- A brief presentation summarizing work completed to date, including key findings from the Early Childhood Education Study
- An overview of initial design concepts being explored to support community needs
- Small group discussions focused on topics such as site access, outdoor spaces, and environmental design
- Opportunities to provide input and share feedback.
Why This Matters
The City is moving forward with this initiative as part of a long-term commitment to:
- Stabilize access and affordability for families
- Support current and future workforce participation and economic growth
- Invest in early childhood education as essential community infrastructure
What This Session Is and Is Not
✖ Not a final decision on location or building design
✔ Focused on programming and community needs
✔ Part of the process to evaluate site suitability
Questions or Comments?
Contact: Development
Phone: 765-775-5160
Email: development@westlafayette.in.gov