Sibley County is located in the state of Minnesota and has a population of 14,827. Sibley County is a diverse community with a large Hispanic population that is in dire need of culturally appropriate child care.

 

Sibley County has a shortage of approximately 379 full-time licensed child care slots. A child care shortage of this size has a significant impact on families, and the local economy. Through the Rural Child Care Innovation Program, the community is working towards creating sustainable solutions that increase the supply of high quality child care.