An Early Childhood Education Project At UVA-Wise And A Workforce Expansion Grant Are Helping To Increase Childcare Access In Southwest Virginia. Just Over A Million Dollars In Grant Funding Has Been Announced For “Ready SWVA” And Is Being Provided Through The U.S. Department Of Labor. This Will Allow For The Partnership Of Schools, Colleges, Governments And Non-Governmental Organizations To Expand The Number Of Childcare Facilities And Teachers. Uva-Wise Officials Also Announced The Planned Opening Of The Little Cavaliers Learning Center. The Facility Is Expected To Open In February 2023.