I’m an educator, not a businesswoman, so I needed help on that side of the business.” “I can’t imagine being in business without them. When asked how the Women’s Business Center helped The Drop Zone, Kalisha said, With lower ratios, mask-wearing, and social distancing, they are still as busy as ever. Covid-19 has presented unique challenges for everyone, but The Drop Zone has rolled with the punches. Her options have been an even bigger blessing throughout the pandemic as she is now a remote learning site, where children can be cared for and complete their virtual schoolwork in a safe, nurturing environment. She wanted to ease the burden and make sure there was an option for other families struggling to find childcare in Fayetteville. There was a point in time where Kalisha was a single mom and she knew how hard it was to find quality child care that works with your schedule. The Drop Zone provides that safe haven for children and families needing flexible childcare. According to her “ That’s just how God made me, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.” She had seen a lot of things in childcare she liked, a lot more that she didn’t like, and knew she wanted to create a space where children would be loved and cared for.

The Drop Zone’s mission is to use every opportunity, engagement, interaction, and experience to positively transform the lives of the children and families they serve.Īs a mom of 8, and now grandmother of 22, Kalisha’s calling has always been to nurture children. Kalisha created The Drop Zone, an hourly, drop-in, childcare facility to meet the needs of families in Fayetteville. Through her experience as an executive director in an early childcare facility and work with different group homes, she found a passion and need for her services in the Fayetteville community. Kalisha Abercrombie Tucker has been an educator for over 30 years and knows the challenges that traditional childcare facilities pose to families who may not have a traditional schedule.

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