Community Hospital of Grand Junction, with a workforce of 1,300, faced challenges in attracting and retaining top talent in part due to a county-wide shortfall of 4,000 child care slots. Recognizing that child care was a major hurdle for many current and prospective employees, the hospital sought a viable solution.

To develop an on-site child care facility, Community Hospital partnered with EPIC. EPIC provided support throughout the process, including financial modeling, strategic advice and guidance on developing the operator RFP.

The hospital collaborated with a local early childhood operator eager to expand and utilized a vacant plot of land on the hospital campus. This initiative resulted in the creation of 100 new child care spots for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old.

Adventure Academy opened in September 2023, primarily serving the children of Community Hospital employees, while also offering slots to families throughout Mesa County. This new facility has significantly bolstered the hospital’s ability to attract and retain top talent by addressing a critical community need.