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Desperate for day care: How empty TK-12 classrooms can help fix California’s child-care crisis
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Opening early learning classrooms on school campuses also provides continuity of care for young families who can build a sense of community.
For six months, Kidango staff worked to renovate Toyon Early Learning Center in San José for the launch of its first classrooms in March.
Both Alum Rock and Berryessa union school districts, which house Kidango early learning campuses, have struggled with declining enrollment.
Vallejo City Unified board Trustee John Fox said the district was pleased to see the former school campus repurposed for early childhood, providing a much-needed service.