Artistic center Apple Tree West in Sioux Falls is on the verge of closure, but local entrepreneur Pete Nelsen has announced his commitment to taking it over. Nelsen, who previously worked for Apple Tree from 1994 to 2012, has expressed his strong emotional connection to the brand and wants to prevent its closure.
Observing the growing demand for childcare facilities, Nelsen believes that the demand for child care will not disappear. He also emphasizes the need for companies to offer such care as an additional benefit for their employees. Nelsen cites his own business, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, as an example. He hopes that more companies will follow suit and partner with Apple Tree, offering childcare opportunities for their employees.
While Nelsen’s decision to acquire Apple Tree West is definite, the future of the remaining Apple Tree centers, such as Apple Tree North, Apple Tree East, and Apple Tree Valhalla, remains uncertain. There are potential investors considering purchasing the entire business or parts of it. The closure date for these centers has been temporarily postponed to the end of February to give interested parties a chance.
Meanwhile, Nelsen has assured families associated with Apple Tree West that the center will continue to operate as usual, with an excellent staff. He plans to reduce unnecessary costs and improve the financial stability of the business. Nelsen also intends to increase the number of children in the center by 20-30 to ensure its long-term sustainability.
Although Nelsen is a co-owner of the Apple Tree Valhalla property, he feels that managing two locations would be a challenge. However, he is prepared to take over Apple Tree West if no buyer expresses interest in the other locations.
Families connected to Apple Tree have gone through a lot of uncertainty, and Nelsen understands that some of them may consider alternative options. He expresses empathy for their situation and acknowledges that success is not guaranteed. However, he believes he can provide a stable and trustworthy childcare solution for those who choose to remain at Apple Tree West.
As for the remaining centers and the future of Apple Tree overall, only time will tell what changes lie ahead.
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