Downtown Richmond childcare center closed after teachers strike

Following an all-day teacher strike, an early childhood education center in downtown Richmond has closed indefinitely.

The decision was announced in emails to teachers and parents of kids at the YWCA’s Sprout School Second Presbyterian around 5 p.m. Monday.

YWCA Richmond CEO Rupa Murthy said in the email that the school was being closed because leadership is “currently unable to consistently staff every classroom at Second Presbyterian Church within state-required ratios, and to ensure a safe and productive learning environment for our Sprout School children.”…

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