The impending walk-out of local educators is expected to close all of Maricopa Unified School District’s nine schools Thursday and could also affect area charter schools.
Known agencies providing walk-out childcare:
Children’s Learning Adventure, 20600 N. John Wayne Parkway
520-214-5737
Registration fee will be waived, and all new families will receive their first day free.
Copper Sky, 44345 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
520-635-1511
Free childcare provided by Maricopa Springs Family Church and other local churches at Copper Sky from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. There are 500 spots available; seeking 70 childcare volunteers. Morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack provided.
Rockstar Cheer, 12501 N. Murphy Road
856-624-3375
Located at Rockstar Cheer gym from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. $25 per day, per child. Includes pizza lunch. Snacks and drinks for sale or bring your own. Ages: Kindergarten through eighth grade. 50 spots available.
Food Disbursement:
With help from Our Children Matter and Maricopa Pantry, food boxes will be dispersed at a #RedForEd teacher-led event at Copper Sky Wednesday at 5 p.m. to parents of affected students.
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