DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Child care is a significant need across our hometowns, and addressing this need has been a priority in Danville.

A large new childcare center just opened last month. Senator Mark Warner visited the facility on Tuesday, where he pitched a plan to help.

Since opening last month, Nurturing Young Minds Childcare Center in Danville has made a significant impact on families and helped alleviate the childcare shortage in the city. However, there is still a major need for more childcare in the area. During his visit, Senator Warner said he’s introducing legislation next month that will help address this.

“Over half of Virginia is a child care desert, and even where there are child care providers, oftentimes it’s maybe too expensive. So what we’re trying to say is let’s

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