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The Valley Has Its Share Of Childcare Deserts – UC Merced Thinks Teens Can Help Change That

Preschoolers played with a robot in the hallway outside of their classroom at the Huggins Early Education Center at Fresno State. They chased it and laughed as it rolled down the long corridor. Most of the parents of these kids are students at Fresno State. Brittney Randolph, program director for the Huggins Center, said 70 percent of the slots are set aside for students, and having the center on campus can be really beneficial. “We had a parent say her GPA was so low before she was able to find care for her child because not every professor is going to allow you to bring the child to class because it can be a distraction,” Randolph said. “Once they find secure childcare it’s easier for them to be successful in their classes.” The students that get in are lucky. On average, 200 parents a year get a spot at the center, and for most of them it’s free, which can lift a huge financial burden off parents. But, what if you don’t have this option? Several studies point to many communities in
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