10/10/2026
Tipp Gazette Q&A: Readers, how can TCEP find a new home? For families who depend on the Tipp City Enrichment Program, school construction raises a question that goes beyond new classrooms: Where will their children go for preschool and before- and after-school care?
TCEP is an independent childcare and early childhood education organization operating in cooperation with Tipp City Schools. We reported in August that its school-based operation would be discontinued over the next several years because of construction, building demolition and renovation-related space constraints—not that the entire program had already closed.
As TCEP looks for a new location, should helping it stay in Tipp City become a community priority? Could an existing building, a partnership with a local organization or support from businesses and donors help preserve this option for families? Reliable childcare is not just a convenience—it is what allows many parents to work. What should Tipp City do to help TCEP find a new home, and what possible locations or partnerships deserve a closer look?
