From left are Bethany senior pastor, the Rev. Casey Zesch, Bethany Preschool committee member Ernie Loeffler, Assistant Childcare Director Ariana Cisneros, Mia Tuberville, Nya Ramirez, Beau Ristau, Hawk Eckhardt, campaign chairman Jody Donovan and associate pastor, the Rev. Kevin Haug. The sign includes a QR code for persons wishing to make an online contribution. Donovan said he hopes the project can break ground by late 2025. — Standard-Radio Post/Ken Esten Cooke
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November 27, 2024
Bethany Preschool plans on Building Bright Futures
Affordable, quality childcare is not a new issue for Fredericksburg. A 2023 survey of employers conducted by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce revealed 97% of local businesses have employees with young children and more than 60% reported staff disruptions — on a weekly or monthly basis — caused by childcare availability problems.