Hormel Foods opened near-site childcare facility in Austin, Minn., for children of team members and the community. The $5 million, 13,000-square-foot facility serves up to 130 children.
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There will be eligibility for up to 130 students at the center. Enrollment will be open to children of Hormel Foods team members as well as open to those in the community.
The center is open Monday through Friday from 6:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT.
The facility will be staffed and operated by Bright Horizons Family Solutions, a leading global provider of high-quality early education and childcare. For 35 years, they have partnered with employers to support workforces by providing services that help working families and employees thrive personally and professionally. Bright Horizons operates approximately 1,000 early education and childcare centers in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and India, and serves more than 1,350 of the world’s leading employers. Learn more about Bright Horizons at https://www.brighthorizons.com/.
The center is staffed and operated by Bright Horizons, who works to recruit and hire the highest quality teachers. Their staff are nurturers as well as educators who encourage learning through exploration and partnership with parents. They’re trained to deliver the highest standard of care. All candidates undergo a thorough screening, including a Bright Horizons enhanced background check and state-required background checks. All teachers must meet state educational licensing and additional center requirements.
At Hormel Foods we believe in investing in our team members and sharing our success with them as well. That’s why we offer a generous compensation and benefits package that easily rivals those of other Fortune 500 companies.