On Tuesday, the Christian County Public School System officially cut the ribbon on the Cub Cruiser—a mobile classroom for kids ages five and under.
The goal? To bring educational resources and preschool screenings directly into neighborhoods—especially where childcare access is limited.
Kaitlynne Bolinger, Outreach Coordinator for Christian county public schools says that it started with a vision—transforming a school bus into a rolling opportunity for early learning.
click to download audioChristian County Superintendent Chris Bentzel says the funding came from a state grant—and the district’s desire to better serve the county’s youngest learners.
click to download audioAfter the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center, children as young as three were able to take part in preschool screenings.
click to download audioFamilies can also pre-register their children on the Christian County Public Schools website.
With the Cub Cruiser now rolling through neighborhoods, educators say this is a step toward making early childhood education more accessible than ever before.
