Keep Carlow ELC Preschool Classrooms

The Early Learning Center Preschool at Carlow University has Undeniable Worth

Whereas, Carlow University's mission is as a women-centered, liberal arts institution engaging a diverse community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, and research; in pursuit of intellectual endeavors; and to embrace an ethic of service for a just and merciful world,

Whereas, Carlow Early Learning Center preschool benefits women in their intellectual endeavors,

Whereas, Carlow Early Learning Center preschool provides work-study students from the University the opportunity to educate young children,

Whereas, Carlow Early Learning Center preschool provides student teaching opportunities for students in the University's Education program in a more diverse environment than offered at The Campus School at Carlow University,

Whereas, Carlow Early Learning Center preschool helps keep young men and women working in Pittsburgh,

Whereas, Carlow Early Learning Center preschool helps single parents maintain careers through acceptance of assistance program monies instead of standard tuition,

Whereas, Carlow Early Learning Center preschool makes it possible for families to keep their young children together,

Whereas, Carlow Early Learning Center preschool provides working parents with peace of mind regarding their children,

Whereas, Carlow Early Learning Center preschool is part of an entire program that provides a nurturing environment in which preemies, medically fragile, developmentally delayed and behaviorally challenged kids have and are now benefiting from,

Whereas, Carlow Early Learning Center preschool provides full year, full day care for young children age 6 weeks to 5 years through a cohesive and positive environment proven essential to Kindergarten readiness,

Whereas, Carlow Early Learning Center preschool makes it possible for children to have continuity of care from infancy through pre-kindergarten,

Whereas, Carlow Early Learning Center preschool provides excellent care for young children as an integral part of its obligation to the community,

We, as parents of children who have benefited from Carlow Early Learning Center, or supporters of those parents and children, request that Carlow University reconsider their decision to close the preschool of this vital institution.