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Parents plead for help as Hearts and Hands preschool says it will close Feb. 27
Summary
Parents and preschool leaders told the Calistoga City Council the 22‑year nonprofit Hearts and Hands Preschool will close Feb. 27 unless it secures emergency funding; speakers described limited local childcare options and urgent hardship for families and staff.
Hearts and Hands Preschool announced in January that it will close its doors Feb. 27 unless it secures new funding, and parents and preschool representatives urged the Calistoga City Council on Monday to step in or identify alternatives.
"After careful evaluation the Board of Hearts enhanced preschools made the decision to close the school indefinitely due to ongoing financial challenges that can no longer be met through operating revenue alone," said Kathleen Butts, a parent and former Calistoga student, who told the council families were notified on Jan. 20 and…
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