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Waterbury school officials pitch $100M preschool center; mayor, aldermen told state could cover most cost
Summary
Superintendent Darren Schwarz presented a plan to consolidate early‑childhood services into a dedicated Waterbury Preschool Center, describing a multi‑year project that could include up to 25 classrooms and estimates that state reimbursement could raise the usual 79% match to about 94% for dedicated early‑childhood space.
Waterbury Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darren Schwarz presented the board of aldermen with an early‑childhood consolidation plan on May 11 that would move scattered preschool programs into a single, purpose‑built preschool center.
Dr. Schwarz said the proposal would house birth‑to‑three services and up to roughly 25 classrooms, serving an estimated 163 general‑education and 353 special‑education preschool students when fully programmed. He highlighted chronic problems at Bucks Hill — a cluster of 10 temporary portables — including cramped classrooms, insufficient…
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