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Armed Services YMCA urges city help to expand child-care programs for military families
Summary
The Armed Services YMCA told the Virginia Beach City Council it needs a 10,000–12,000 sq. ft. site near Oceana or Kempsville to expand heavily subsidized pre-K and after-school programs for junior enlisted families and is seeking city help locating property and launching a capital campaign.
Laura Baxter, executive director of the Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads, told the Virginia Beach City Council the organization provides early-childhood learning and family support targeted at junior enlisted military families and needs city help to expand. "We are in those communities," Baxter said, describing programs that include a 13‑week parent-and‑me pre‑K prep (Operation Little Learner), a 5‑star pre‑K program and Operation Hero after‑school services. "We are looking for a location for a second site," she said, asking…
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