The Grand St. Settlement's Bushwick Family and Child Center faces lease uncertainty as the city has proposed not renewing its agreement due to various concerns. Despite achieving near capacity with 69 enrolled children, officials were informed that the decision stemmed more from lease costs than actual enrollment figures. The city has committed to meeting with each center and its landlords in an effort to negotiate solutions. The center participates in intergenerational activities with local seniors, allowing stability and normalcy for the children despite external pressures.
The city informed four early childcare centers in Brooklyn, including Grand St., that their leases would not be renewed, citing under-enrollment and oversaturation.
Despite the impending lease termination, 69 children are enrolled at the Grand St. Settlement's Bushwick Family and Child Center, nearly reaching its capacity.
City officials acknowledged that Grand St.’s lease issues were tied to cost rather than enrollment numbers, highlighting discrepancies in reports.
Discussions are advancing between city representatives and the landlord to seek an arrangement that could allow the childcare center to remain operational.
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