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Parent warns closing USD 253 childcare would leave dozens without care as ESSER funds expire

Emporia USD 253 Board of Education · December 10, 2025
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A parent representing families in the USD 253 childcare program urged the board to preserve the program after ESSER funds expire, citing a wait list and offering parent help with fundraising or higher fees to keep the program operating.

Amy Fair addressed the Emporia USD 253 Board during public comment, representing parents who use the district’s childcare program. She said the childcare program, established in 2023 with ESSER funds, should not be temporary and urged the board to plan for its…

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