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They actually backed down and the center is staying open so I am honestly just sitting here crying a little bit because I still cannot believe we pulled this off. It feels like a massive weight just lifted off my chest and I really hope everyone realizes how much this …

July 29, 2013

Save Longshaw Childrens Center

Save Longshaw Childrens Center

🏆 Won — 219 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 2 months ago
This petition is to save Longshaw children's centre we the undersigned call on Blackburn with Darwen Early Years Service to withdraw immediately their plan to close this outstanding ofsted childcare provider, It is  essential this centre can carry on providing childcare to  local working parents and studying parents and whom has 70+ children on its waiting list! They provide fabulous and affordable childcare for these families whom the only option to them will become a private nursery with limited spaces in the area and quite costly !!! Another option is a childminder who are also  limited in the number children they take.  

Updates

July 4, 2013

I have been staring at the computer screen for hours reading the stories you all are leaving in the comments and my heart just breaks for these families. The council is still acting like this is just a spreadsheet issue but they clearly have no idea how many actual lives they are going to turn upside down if they lock those doors for good.

Reached 100 supporters

July 4, 2013

6 Comments

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Mark Mwangi
13 years ago Featured

this is bad news for working parents. 70 kids on the waitlist should tell you everything you need to know. keep it running.

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Dave Kennedy
13 years ago Featured

My niece goes here and loves it. The staff are brilliant and the kids are so happy. Dont shut it down!!!!

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Jo Ferguson
13 years ago Featured

Typical. Cut the services people actually use. Leave it alone!

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Chloe Hughes
13 years ago Featured

private nurseries are way too expensive for most people in this area. keep the center open for the community.

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Sarah Wilkinson
13 years ago Featured

Longshaw has been a lifesaver for my family. where are we supposed to go if they close this place? ridiculous.

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Emma Mitchell
13 years ago Featured

so sad to hear this news. my little boy has thrived here and the teachers are like family. please reconsider this closure.