From ABC7 New York · · 50s
Christ the King Daycare Closes After 30 Years
Christ the King Community Daycare closes after 30 years in Queens, leaving 200+ families without childcare.
In brief
Christ the King Community Daycare closes after 30 years in Queens, leaving 200+ families without childcare. Christ the King Community Daycare and Preschool closes permanently next July after 30 years in Queens, disrupting childcare for 200+ families. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Christ the King Daycare Closing
Christ the King Community Daycare and Preschool closing after 30 years in Queens.
200+ Families Seeking Alternatives
More than 200 families searching for new childcare options after closure.
Parents' Concerns
Parents worried about losing reliable childcare for young children.
“If we don't have reliable childcare, how do we work, what do we do”
Services Offered
Seats from 6 weeks to 5 years with after-hours care available.
“They offer seats from 6 weeks to 5 years. That's a huge spread. Finding infant care is very difficult”
Closure Announcement
Education director Dorothy Wagner retiring and closing school next July.
“I want to share this decision with you as soon as possible, and well in advance to help ensure you have time to make the best arrangements for you and your family”
At a glance
Christ the King Community Daycare and Preschool closes permanently next July after 30 years in Queens, disrupting childcare for 200+ families.
