On July 28, the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) held a ribbon-cutting with a number of its partners to open the Villas Early Learning Center in Birmingham’s Titusville Neighborhood.

What are the key features of the new Early Learning Center?

Located at 248 1st Street SW on the site of Loveman Village, the newly renovated 5,000 square foot building features the following amenities:

Six spacious classrooms, whiteboard and A/V components
New playground
Updated kitchen
Renovated gym and offices
New flooring, walls and HVAC

“As Americans, we have a responsibility to ensure that young people receive the resources they need, not just to survive but to thrive. And the Villas Early Learning Center will do just that.”
Congresswoman Terri Sewell

The new facility will be operated by Birmingham City schools and serve more than 65 children.

How did the Early Learning Center become a reality?

Funding for the 16-month, $2.6 million renovation came from:

HABD Capital Fund
Congresswoman Terri Sewell ($1 million grant)
Councilor Crystal Smitherman ($600,000 ARPA grant)

“This ribbon cutting ceremony is about so much more than cutting a ribbon. It’s about investing in our children, supporting working families and celebrating what can happen when partners come together to meet a real community need.

For many years, this building served as a daycare, but after it sat abandoned, it became a reminder of what our community had lost. Today, it stands as a symbol of hope and opportunity. Families in this area have faced limited access to affordable childcare, and now, because of this investment, more parents will have a safe, high-quality place for their children to learn, grow, and thrive while they work to provide for their families.”
Crystal Smitherman, Birmingham City Councilor

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