Tot Time program closure
Summary
The city's preschool program closed because it cost about $8,100 to run and recovered only 15% of costs, especially with free transitional kindergarten now available. Council wants to explore parent-led or partnership models.
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Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Continuing the program as-is would require a city subsidy that competes with other parks services.
Parents of three-year-olds, who fall in a gap before TK eligibility, would benefit from a revived program.
Families who relied on Tot Time lost an affordable childcare and socialization option.
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