Los Alamos National Laboratory announced on Feb. 29 the completion of the first stage of construction of a childcare facility for lab employees.

Triad National Security LLC, the joint venture that manages and operates LANL, is funding the construction. Mission Technologies’ Nuclear and Environmental Services business group is an integrated subcontractor on the JV.

“Expanded childcare is essential to Los Alamos’ important national security mission,” Jay Sures, chair of Triad’s board of directors, said at a ribbon-cutting event on Feb. 27. “It means more caregivers will be able to pursue jobs at the lab and that those employees can come to work confident that their kids are safe and happy.”

The center will be run by Bilingual Montessori School and is intended to serve approximately 150 children, with priority given to lab employees, especially those whose children presently lack care. Childcare services will be provided at market-competitive rates.

For more information, visit discover.lanl.gov.