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Parent urges Burlington district to address steep childcare price increases
Summary
During public comment, a parent told the board childcare costs in the district have risen sharply — more than $170 per week over five years — and urged the board to pursue grants and partnerships to keep childcare affordable for educators and families.
At the Nov. 24 Burlington Community School District meeting, a parent identified in the record as Brian Johnson told the board that childcare costs in the district have risen sharply over the past five years and urged officials to find sustainable funding and program models.
“In just 5 years, the cost of childcare at [the district program] for our family per child…
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