De Blasio Administration Promises Safe Pre-K Classrooms in September
Jillian Jorgensen
With the launch of thousands of new universal pre-k seats just weeks away, top officials in the de Blasio administration said Friday that despite reports of widespread violations at program sites, every classroom opening up for city students this September would be a safe one.
“What’s really important to focus on is the great work we’re doing at reducing the number of serious violations open at any time — because it shows how hard folks are working, not only in the city government, but the providers themselves,” Deputy Mayor Richard Buery said during a conference call with reporters.
Mr. Buery was joined by Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett and other officials on a conference call with reporters, during which they outlined steps the city has taken to inspect and correct problems at the community-based organizations that have scored contracts with the city to provide free pre-kindergarten through the mayor’s signature UPK program. After the providers were announced earlier this year, the Daily News reported on scores of violations at sites selected for the program.
Read more at http://observer.com/2014/08/de-blasio-administration-promises-safe-pre-k-classrooms-in-september/#ixzz3B9DO8R7Y
