New daycare center opening in Tiffin

Little Willow Learning Academy, a new daycare center providing day and evening childcare, is opening in Tiffin in late June. The daycare center is located in a newly-remodeled building at 636 Miami St. Owner and director Kim Matheny has more than 30 years of experience in the childcare field and, as stated in a release from Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership, she is quoted saying she is "excited to open the center." "I am looking forward to opening and providing a safe, clean and high-quality center for children to play and learn," Matheny is quoted saying in the release. Little Willow Learning Academy will take in children ages six weeks to 12 years old and operating hours are 5:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, according to the release. Tiffin Mayor Aaron Montz is also quoted in the release, saying, "Congratulations to Kim Matheny on opening of the new daycare center. It is great news when any of our existing buildings are renovated and brought to a new use." The center plans to have 10-15 employees, the release states. Those interested in applying for a position may email Matheny at littlewillowlearning@gmail.com.