Children
miss foundational early learning opportunities.
Project EverBloom
Growing the Future. Together.
More childcare. Stronger families.
A stronger McLean County.
Rooted in McLean CountyBuilt for working familiesDesigned to grow
Why we're here
McLean County is facing a childcare crisis. Families need reliable care, employers need a dependable workforce, and children deserve strong early learning opportunities.
EverBloom Learning Academy was created to help change that. We are building more than a daycare—we are building a sustainable early learning organization designed to grow into multiple locations.
Why it matters
Childcare is community infrastructure.
When quality childcare isn't available, the impact reaches far beyond one family.
Parents
cannot reliably return to work or stay employed.
Employers
struggle to recruit and retain the people they need.
Our community
loses opportunities to thrive and grow.
Built on a strong foundation
The planning is in place. Now it's time to grow.
EverBloom has completed the essential groundwork for a thoughtful launch. We are now securing the funding and partnerships needed to open our first location and build a model that can serve more families over time.
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Growth strategy
✓How you can help
Every partnership moves us closer.
There is a meaningful role for every organization and community champion.
Partner
Work with us to expand childcare access and create lasting community capacity.
Finance
Help turn a lender-ready plan into a thriving early learning academy.
Invest
Support the responsible growth of a long-term childcare organization.
Sponsor
Equip classrooms, playgrounds, learning spaces, and young minds.
Give In-Kind
Contribute construction, technology, furniture, expertise, or professional services.
Connect Us
Introduce EverBloom to employers, foundations, investors, and community leaders.
Together, we can grow the future
Every child deserves a strong beginning.
Every family deserves reliable childcare. Every community deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Join Project EverBloomStart a conversation
Let's build something that lasts.
Whether you represent a bank, employer, foundation, service provider, or community organization, Ashley would love to explore how we can work together.
Complete the Interest FormAshley McAfee
Founder & Managing Member
EverBloom Learning Academy LLC