Shamrock Preschool
Shamrock Preschool is operated by Dublin’s Parks and Community Services department at the Emerald Glen Activity Center (comprised of two modular buildings). Starting in June 2009, Shamrock Preschool and the related Tenderfoot Day Camp will move back to the recently rebuilt Shannon Community Center. The preschool will be rechristened Shannon Preschool once the move is complete.
The Dublin City Council originally decided to close the preschool operation at the Emerald Glen Activity Center once the Shannon Community Center was opened. However, it now looks like there is sufficient demand to operate both preschools – one at Shannon and the other at Emerald Glen – based on the 30 student waiting list at Shannon Preschool. It would cost an additional $25K for the 2009-2010 school year if the Council decided to retain one of the modular buildings at Emerald Glen to support the preschool (assuming a 60% enrollment rate in the first year).
Dublin’s Parks and Community Services Commission and City Staff have both recommended to retain one modular building at Emerald Glen to provide space for an additional preschool. This item will go to the City Council on March 17. If the Council concurs with the Commission and Staff recommendation, this item will be considered as part of the annual Goals and Objectives study session on March 31.
7:40 PM on March 9th, 2009
John, thanks for posting this. It was quite a surprise to my wife and I when we discovered the trek we would have to take across town. And it was a pleasant surprise to hear they would retain one modular bulding at Enerald Glen to support the increased enrollment.
I hope the city will expand its preschool service at Emerald Glen. There’s bound to be an increase in young families in the next few years and it’s a service that will be much needed.
-David C.
7:58 PM on March 9th, 2009
Hi David – I was pleased to hear that the Parks & Community Service commission and City Staff recommended to keep one modular building at Emerald Glen, as well. One thing to note is that the City Council will ultimately need to approve the retention of the building and program. Based on this, residents are encouraged to send an email to the Mayor and Councilmembers noting their support for retaining the modular and preschool operation at Emerald Glen.
http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us/DepartmentSub.cfm?PL=gov&SL=maycc
Thx, John Z.