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Lexington proclaims Week of the Young Child; Smart Start director warns of local childcare crisis
Summary
The City of Lexington proclaimed the Week of the Young Child for April 2025. Mary Dron, director of Smart Start of Davidson County, told council the county faces a childcare shortage and invited the public to a family fest and kindergarten-readiness activities.
Mayor Jason Hayes presented a proclamation declaring the week of April 2025 as the Week of the Young Child and urged recognition of early-childhood educators and childcare access in Lexington.
Mary Dron, identified by the council as director of Smart Start of Davidson County, told the council "the child care industry in our county, state and…
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