Date: 19 Feb 2024

A heartfelt letter from a concerned parent highlights the potential closure of Kids’ Station, a beloved daycare center at Mary Washington Healthcare, raising alarms among staff and the Fredericksburg community.

The daycare, praised for its competent staff and cherished by families for providing essential care and enriching experiences to children of healthcare workers, faces uncertainty due to hospital expansion needs. The letter underscores the invaluable support Kids’ Station offered during the pandemic, making it indispensable for employee families.

• Concern over proposed closure of Kids’ Station daycare.
• Daycare celebrated for its vital role in healthcare workers’ lives.
• Call for Mary Washington Healthcare to reconsider the decision.

The plea to keep Kids’ Station open reflects the deep connection between the daycare and the community it serves, emphasizing the need for thoughtful consideration of healthcare workers’ family needs.