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Hi All,
I know how busy you all are, but I want to put something on your radar. As we all know there is a real childcare problem in Jeffco, and it is becoming more acute in Chimacum/Tri Area.
Most recently, Head Start pulled out of Chimacum of their own volition- not due to federal cuts. I have also been working with the YMCA to get childcare at Chimacum, offering them below-market
leases for great spaces. For five straight years the answer has been, "sorry we can't pull it off."
Not having childcare is having serious consequences for my families and our enrollment. We had over 300 student choice out of Chimacum last school year, not including attending private
schools. For many of those families, parents are taking their kids to where they work or where there is childcare.
All our childcare eggs are going into the PT basket, and I am frustrated about our collective inability to get something going. We have talked about starting our own, but we do not have
the administrative capacity or the resources. I know you know this, but this is a very serious equity issue in our county.
Can we begin a new conversation about this? I am at a loss as to how this can't seem to get off the ground.
Heather if this is your lane, let's talk! (360) 301-1589.
Also, can one of you give me a quick email intro to Josh? I would love to do a meet up coffee with him and lend my support.
See you all soon.
Be well,
S
Dr. Scott Mauk
Superintendent
(360) 302-5896
91 West Valley Road
Chimacum, Washington 98325