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Play Annapolis presses city on after‑school care, field space and Stanton Center plans
Summary
Nonprofit Play Annapolis and city Recreation & Parks staff discussed after‑school childcare gaps at three Title I elementary schools, limited field space, and planned Stanton Center renovations including a state-funded esports/gym project and a proposed $80,000 operating initiative for staffing.
Play Annapolis representatives and Recreation & Parks staff appeared before the Housing & Human Welfare Committee May 29 to press for expanded after‑school care at several Title I schools, more field investment and clarity about Stanton Community Center renovations funded in part by a state grant.
Emily Thomasini, a Play Annapolis board member, said the group’s priorities include filling childcare gaps at Eastport Elementary, Tyler Heights and Georgetown East and addressing field shortages that hinder local youth sports. “Childcare is missing at three Title I schools in the city,” Thomasini said, noting limited dedicated space and staff as recurring obstacles.
Recreation & Parks Director Rosalind Johnson said the department runs five licensed after‑school sites in the city (Walter S. Mills Parole, Germantown, Hillsmere, West Annapolis and Annapolis Elementary) but currently lacks budgeted funding and licensed space at other schools.…
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