Nonprofit Fort Bend Care Center is planning a $5.6 million facility to advance long-term educational investment on the county’s east side.

Building on its presence at Fort Bend Community Church, where it provides nutrition, education and health services for low-income families, the nonprofit intends to expand its new early childhood education program with a 14,000-square-foot care center containing four to five classrooms for up to 75 preschool students.

“The preschool is the main reason why we need to build the building,” President Mei Wong said. “We really have a heart to develop this group of children.”

Wong said the new building will also house adult education classrooms, meeting rooms and administrative offices, enabling the organization to expand all existing programs.

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