Voluntary Preschool Faces Closure Due to Lack of New Premises in Moira, Northern Ireland
'Pre-schools like ours won't survive if we can't find new homes'
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Rainbow Corner, a voluntary preschool in Moira, County Down, Northern Ireland, is at risk of closure as it struggles to find a new location before its lease ends in June 2027. The preschool, which has served the community since 1979, has exhausted all options within a five-mile radius, raising concerns about the future of early education in the area.
- 01Rainbow Corner has been operating since 1979 but must vacate its premises by June 2027.
- 02The preschool has been unable to find a new location despite extensive searching.
- 03Voluntary nurseries like Rainbow Corner face challenges in securing accommodation compared to statutory preschools.
- 04The community expresses strong support for the preschool, emphasizing its importance for local families.
- 05Without a new home, Rainbow Corner risks closing, impacting early education for many children.
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Rainbow Corner, a voluntary preschool located in Moira, County Down, Northern Ireland, is facing the possibility of closure due to the need to find a new location by June 30, 2027. The preschool has been a part of the community since 1979, but its landlord, Deramore Community Group, has informed it that the premises will no longer be available. Despite months of searching for a suitable venue within a five-mile radius, the preschool's committee has reported exhausting all options, leaving staff and parents concerned about the future. Teacher Alison Toole expressed the stress and uncertainty faced by staff, who worry about job security as they strive to provide quality education. The community has rallied around Rainbow Corner, with parents highlighting its critical role in early childhood education. Many local families depend on the preschool, which serves 29% of pre-primary children in Northern Ireland. As new housing developments increase the population in Moira, the need for accessible preschool facilities becomes even more pressing. The community's support underscores the importance of finding a new home for Rainbow Corner to continue serving local families.
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The potential closure of Rainbow Corner could leave many families in Moira without accessible preschool options, affecting early childhood education for local children.
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