(Griswold, Iowa) – Officials with the Noble Initiative Foundation (NIF) Board and Lakin Foundation Child Development Center (CDC) of Griswold, will hold a Grand Opening this Saturday morning for the new Center. Due to an anticipated over-flow crowd and occupancy limits for the Center (established by the State Fire Marshal), the Grand Opening will be held at the Griswold Church of Christ (51 Harrison St.) in Griswold, instead of at the facility. )

The event begins at 10:30-a.m.  It includes a brief presentation, followed by a reception.

Everyone’s flexibility is appreciated as the NIF Board and Lakin CDC are anxious to celebrate opening the doors this spring! At the ceremony the community will learn about the next steps that need to completed, before doors open and children are accepted.  Groundbreaking for the 8,800-square-foot, $2.3-million facility took place in May, 2023. It’s anticipated the center will house up to 100 children ages six weeks to four years old during the day, with a separate before and after school area for elementary-aged kids. Other amenities include four classrooms and a gym.