Little Learners nursery at the Adult College at White Cross is under threat of closure. The proposal to close the nursery, that provides affordable childcare for parents attending classes at the college, comes as the college tries to make cuts to its budget.
This proposal comes after the recent closure of the Children’s Nursery in Greaves Park by the Labour controlled County Council.
Local Green Councillor Gina Dowding Said: “if the college doesn’t have a nursery any more this will hit those less well off who want to get back into education.”
Little Learners provides childcare tailored to those who are attending classes at the Adult College.
Sue Holden a parent with a child at the nursery said ” if the college nursery closes, or if it contracts it out and prices go up further, then that will affect who can attend the college”
Cllr Dowding concluded saying “The County Council says it is committed to Every Child Matters but I am not at all sure how it can square this with a loss of such of an excellent facility”.
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