‘Morning Without Child Care' rallies planned across Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Child care providers, parents and children are expected to participate in rallies across Connecticut on Wednesday to highlight the essential role of child care.
Barack Obama coming to Connecticut this spring
'Morning Without Child Care' rallies for 14 towns and cities have been scheduled.
Rallies are scheduled for the following locations:
New London: 7:30 a.m., TVCCA Little Learners Early Education Program, 387 Bayonet St.
New Haven: 8 a.m., New Haven Green, 165 Church St.
Stamford: 8:30 a.m., Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd.
Norwalk: 9 a.m., Norwalk Green, 8 Park Lane
Torrington: 9 a.m., Kids Play Museum, 61 Main St.
Waterbury: 9:45 a.m., Library Park, 267 Grand St.
Bridgeport: 10 a.m., Washington Park, 475 Washington Ave.
Stratford: 10 a.m., Stratford Town Hall, 2725 Main St.
Bloomfield: 4 p.m., Town Green, 2 Tunxis Ave.
Danbury: 5 p.m., Hatters Park, 7 E Hayestown Rd.
Mansfield: 5 p.m., Mansfield Discovery Depot, 50 Storrs Rd.
Hartford: 5:30 p.m., Connecticut State Capitol: West Side, 210 Capitol Ave.
New Britain: 5:30 p.m., The Center For Excellence, 57 Fern St.
Cheshire: 6:30 p.m., Play to Learn, 200 Mansion Rd.
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