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Republic Bank Ribbon Cutting in Kids Town

February 25, 2026

Yesterday, Republic Bank dedicated its latest banking center in Louisville, and it’s in Kids Town! The banking center has play money and adaptive learning tools so our preschoolers can learn math and money skills.

The highlight of the day came from one of our parents, Lauren, who shared what it was like for VIPS to be there for her twins, both in her family’s home and in our preschool. Lauren talked about the experience of Paige Maynard, Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) come into their home. “She (Paige) not only taught the girls how to use their functional vision, but she taught us how to work with the girls,” Lauren said.

Haven and Harlow, Lauren’s daughters, both attend preschool at VIPS, and the experience has been meaningful to their family. Lauren said, “I love this place so much that when I heard that there was a classroom assistant job open? Absolutely. Sign me up!” And we gladly did.

We are forever thankful for companies like Republic Bank. They help us the tools and resources that prepare our kids to move on to kindergarten and more.

A small boy turns and smiles for the camera while playing in the banking center with his classmates.
A small boy turns and smiles for the camera while playing in the banking center with his classmates.
The team from Republic Bank poses for a photo in front of the new branch in Kids Town.
The team from Republic Bank poses for a photo in front of the new branch in Kids Town.
Diane Nelson, VIPS Executive Director, and Logan Pichel, Republic Bank President & CEO, pose for a photo in front of the Republic Bank branch in Kids Town.
Diane Nelson, VIPS Executive Director, and Logan Pichel, Republic Bank President & CEO, pose for a photo in front of the Republic Bank branch in Kids Town.
Logan Pichel, President & CEO of Republic Bank, and Lauren Wells, VIPS parent, chat during the reception.
Logan Pichel, President & CEO of Republic Bank, and Lauren Wells, VIPS parent, chat during the reception.
Preschoolers play in the banking center in Kids Town.
Preschoolers play in the banking center in Kids Town.
Diane Nelson, Logan Pichel, and Justine Aycock chat during the reception.
Diane Nelson, Logan Pichel, and Justine Aycock chat during the reception.
The teams from Republic Bank and VIPS, along with the preschoolers, cut the red ribbon.
The teams from Republic Bank and VIPS, along with the preschoolers, cut the red ribbon.

Watch the full presentation below.

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