TDC Learning Centers in Topeka to soon close, teachers and parents given short notice
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The TDC Learning Centers have been providing generations of care since 1963. But now, due to unpaid balances, the non-profit will be closing its doors for the final time on Friday, May 9.
With less than a week notice, teachers and parents are scrambling to figure out next steps.
"I'm shocked, a little frustrated that you said Friday and that's in four days," parent, Kyla Benavides said. "I don't know what to do from here."
A last-minute closure isn't the only inconvenience that's hit the TDC as of late. According to the non-profits director, Elizabeth Nelson, teachers are getting jipped out of their hard-earned money.
Nelson told 27 News that they've only received one week of pay in their last paycheck and having their paid time off taken away, making it hard to get by.
"With not getting paid on time at first, and then with only getting half the pay for this last week, it was really hard because a lot of people had bills to pay because it was the first of the month," Assistant Toddler Teacher, Jaden Paige said.
During this challenging time, Nelson said that communication with the board has been frustrating.
"Basically, communicating the best I can with the board, and when I ask, I'm not really getting any responses from them," Nelson said. "We've actually taken all ideas and suggestions from them, and it's still not working out."
With an alleged lack of transparency from the board, it even has parents taking action into their own hands.
"I find incredibly problematic," parent, Lauren Edelman said. "I myself sent some emails earlier today expressing my frustration and my concern with the lack of communication and the lack of transparency."
27 News reached out to Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas about the TDC closures. The organization said if you have a child who uses their services, and are scrambling to find a new daycare service, you can call them at (785)357-5171 and they will help you do just that.
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