{
  "id": 5792832,
  "title": "Regina Early Learning Centre’s preschool program at risk",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/regina-early-learning-centres-preschool-program-at-risk-5792832",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T15:09:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12024720/regina-early-learning-centres-preschool-program-at-risk/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "More than 70 parents are petitioning to replace all board members at the Regina Early Learning Centre after the preschool program serving low-income families was canceled due to financial restraints. The center, located in the Cathedral area since 1977, holds a significant place in the community and has been a source of support for many families. Courtney Kydd, whose five children attended the program, emphasizes the personal connections formed with the support staff, who become like family. The preschool program, rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach, focuses on the children as a family unit and has earned provincial and national recognition. Anne Luke, the founder, aimed to fill the gap between wealthy families who could afford Montessori programs and those who struggled to access early childhood education. The program, which previously cost only $40 a year, was replaced by a $10-a-day daycare, making it unaffordable for many parents. The switch came without communication to parents or teachers, and the food program and transportation were also cut. Gary Robins, a former employee and advocate, fears the closure of the preschool, which has been a stable resource in his neighborhood for nearly 50 years, will result in a significant step backward in supporting low-income families. With over 90% of the membership signing the petition expressing their loss of confidence in the board, a special general meeting has been called to remove the board and elect a new one.",
  "summary": "More than 70 concerned parents are petitioning for the replacement of all board members at the Regina Early Learning Centre following months of a lack of communication.",
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        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Regina Early Learning Centre’s preschool program at risk",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/regina-early-learning-centres-preschool-program-at-risk",
        "published": "2026-09-05T15:09:44.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}