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The Struggle of Reopening After Losing Families

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Kelsey Montgomery

Kelsey Montgomery

Licensing & Child Care Policy
Kelsey Montgomery

Kelsey Montgomery

Licensing & Child Care Policy

NeighborSchools Partner Jessica de Jesus Acevedo cares about the families in her community.

That’s why it was tough when, earlier this year, she and her sister Jennie arrived at the painful decision to temporarily shut down the FCC they own in Cambridge, MA in response to the pandemic.

Luckily, Jessica and Jennie plan to reopen this month. But, sadly, some families they had before can’t return.

Jessica filled some of those open spots by embracing technology. She joined the NeighborSchools Community and found new families online.

But she knows a lot of other FCCs aren’t as lucky—some have closed and others are struggling to fill their spots.

And those families who aren’t returning? They need help too.

Jessica brought this issue to the national spotlight on NPR’s “Its Been a Minute”. Listen to the full episode below.

 

 

About NeighborSchools

At NeighborSchools, we make it easier to launch and run a home daycare, with support every step of the way. 

Because we know that child care matters—for parents, kids, and communities. But all too often, this essential work is underpaid and underappreciated. Caregivers like you deserve better.

Opening a home daycare means being your own boss, earning a good salary, and having the freedom to care for your kids or grandkids, too. Our team is dedicated to your success: We help you get licensed, find families, meet other providers, and connect with curriculum experts. 

Together, we’re leading a movement to make child care work better, for everybody. 

Kelsey Montgomery

Kelsey Montgomery

Licensing & Child Care Policy