Brianna & Luca

At 24 years old, Brianna was doing everything she could to hold it all together.

A single mom to a spirited two-year-old son, she is his whole world. And he is hers. She works full-time, waking early each morning to make breakfast, get Luca dressed, and hurry out the door so she can clock in on time.

But before Childcare Resources, every workday raised a heavy question: Where will he go today?

Like so many parents in Indian River County, Brianna faced an impossible choice. High-quality childcare is expensive. She leaned on friends and family whenever she could, constantly texting to check in, her mind never fully at work.

“I felt like I could never relax,” she says. “Every moment was filled with worry about whether he was safe and cared for.”

Now, she drops her son off each morning at Childcare Resources knowing exactly how the day will go. He is safe. He is learning. He is surrounded by teachers who cheer on his fearless, curious personality.

“It lifted a weight I didn’t even realize I was carrying,” Brianna says. “As a first-time mom, the worry never really stops. But knowing he’s here, safe and happy, lets me breathe.”

Brianna now works more hours and maintains a steady income. For Luca, it means more than just a safe place to be cared for. It means quality early learning that prepares him for kindergarten, on-site wellness and early intervention services that support his overall development, and guidance from trained educators, building a strong foundation that will last far beyond these early years.

“Childcare Resources has completely changed our lives. Luca is learning new things every day, and I finally have the stability to work and plan for our future,” says Brianna. “I can’t imagine doing this without their support.”