Parents angered by abrupt pre-K closures in Broward County.

The abrupt Friday afternoon closure of four pre-K sites in Broward County, have left parents shocked. The abrupt closures occurred eight days into the voluntary summer program. Despite the closure of these four sites, 13 remain opened. .

According to reports in the Sun-Sentinel, the closures have taken place because of low enrollment. The need to save money through mergers have also been cited as a reason for the closure.

The concern among parents, who had their children enrolled into these four facilities, is the lack of notice given about the closures. Others complained that the remaining sites are too far away. The long drive would affect their morning schedule. The fact that children would have to re-adjust to teachers and peers also proved a major concern.

Parents of the displaced children are encouraged to enroll their children into the facilities which remain. Despite this recommendation, some parents are going to opt to find child care facilities closer to home.