HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Teachers, staff, and community members gathered at the new Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center on Aug. 7 to get a glimpse at the newly renovated facility opening this fall.

“This is a great day for Hopkinsville, and Christian County,” said Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight. “There’s a lot of growth going on here in Hopkinsville, and this is just one step moving us forward with the school board and they are doing great things.”

Tracy Pelletier and the Industry Partners at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Mayor of Hopkinsville, James R. Knight Jr., and Tom Bell Chairman of the Christian County Public School System at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Jakala Young and Brooklyn Sisk in thier classroom at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Tracy Pelletier Spealing at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Superintendent, Chris Bentzel speaking at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Taylor Hayes, President and CEO of the Christian County Chamber of Commerce speaking at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Tracy Pelletier with a plaque listing the current Industry Partners at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Jessica Addison Assistant Superintendant – Christian County Public Schools and Kaitlynne Bolinger School Readiness Coordinator – Christian County Public Schools at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Moneisha Quarles in her classroom at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Tia Allen in her classroom at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Bill Monday and Superintendent, Chris Bentzel at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Tina Jarrett, Theresa Kraft, Akeisha Wilkerson, and Leigh Ann Stewart at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)
Superintendent, Chris Bentzel speaking at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ribbon cutting. August 7, 2024 (Jeff Danault)

The early learning center is located at the former Indian Hills Elementary building on Blane Drive. It will offer a range of programs focused on early learning, kindergarten readiness, and preschool for qualifying three and four-year old’s in Hopkinsville and Christian County, according to CCPS.

The center also houses the Inspire Early Learning Academy, a fully licensed childcare center for employees of Christian County Public Schools.

Jeff Danault contributed to this report.

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