A special request exception for a popular Madison daycare facility was denied Tuesday night by the city’s board of aldermen out of concern for the safety of the children, forcing it the center to permanently close.
During an emotional public comment section, parents told the board how special The Ranch is to the community. However, in the end, the safety of the children trumped emotions for the city officials.
“The bottom line is The Ranch doesn’t meet the [fire] codes to keep our children safe,” said Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler, adding that the owner had more than half a year to come into compliance…