schickley is a small town, just 341 people.ure drives the local economy and supports businesses along main street. about 10 years ago, there was concern that those businesses and the wider community were facing a rocky future. not because of falling crop prices. but for a lack of childcare. a community v.a. survey revead childcare was a critical need for young families. worried they might move away, the town took action. in 2013, using state tax money, schickley created an infant and toddler childcare program owned and operated by a public school district. coffey has not only been a parent in the program, she's also been in charge of it the last three years as the superintendent of schickley public schools. >> here at schickley public schools, we are diapers to diplomas. that childcare obstacle isn't an obstacle anymore and that's huge. >> as the country grapples with childcare issues like access, affordability, quality and workforce pay, schickley's model aims to address all of them. the school's program serves children 6 week

. >> here at schickley public schools, we are diapers to diplomas.child care obstacle isn't an obstacle anymore. and that's huge. >> reporter: as the country grapples with child care issues like access, affordability, quality, and workforce pay. shickley's public school model aims to address all of them. >> good morning! >> reporter: the school's program serves children from six weeks old through the age of two. 20 are currently enrolled, and another 20 are in the school's pre-k program for three- and four-year-olds. the infant and toddler program is open year-round and participation is optional. parents pay $27 a day per child: about $6,000 a year for full- me care. that's less than the typical rate for infants and toddlers around the state, but for families who need help, there is financial aid. coffey says the program is a grt value for the quality of care children receive. >> our certified teachers and paraprofessionals, just in the last three years, they have clocked in over 360 hours of professional development. >> reporter: equally significant