Rosemount Center Building Lease Update
Statement from Rosemount Center and House of Mercy
April 25, 2024 – Rosemount Center and House of Mercy are in ongoing discussions and have reached an agreement in principle to extend the term of the lease at 2000 Rosemount Ave, NW for two years and to provide an option thereafter to Rosemount Center to purchase the property for an agreed price. The parties are currently working on legal documents to formalize their agreement in principle and will issue a more detailed statement if and when documents are finalized and executed. Rosemount Center and House of Mercy greatly appreciate the outpouring of support from all aspects of the community.
25 de abril, 2024 – Rosemount Center and House of Mercy está en conversaciones en curso y han llegado a un acuerdo de principio para extender el plazo del contrato de arrendamiento en la ubicación 2000 Rosemount Ave, NW por dos años y brindar una opción posterior a Rosemount Center de comprar la propiedad por un precio acordado. Las partes están actualmente trabajando en documentos legales para formalizar su acuerdo de principios y emitirán una declaración más detallada cuando los documentos estén finalizados y ejecutados. Rosemount Center y House Of Mercy aprecian enormemente el gran apoyo de todos los aspectos de la comunidad.
FAQs
FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
Your child will be able to attend through June 28, 2024.
We understand your concern. Listed below are several resources should you wish to inquire about alternatives for services after June. Please visit these organizations’ websites for information about and assistance with childcare centers: DC Child Care Connections, UPO, Mary’s Center, Educare DC, My School D.C. OSSE Office of Early Learning
Yes, please refer to the Parents Handbook for more information about withdrawing during the school year.
Please visit the Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center or call toll-free 1-866-763-6481, where you will be able to find answers to your specific Head Start questions.
Please contact Eileen Gaffigan, Rosemount Center’s Finance Manager at egaffigan@rosemountcenter.com regarding a refund.
FOR GENERAL PUBLIC
Rosemount Center will not operate from its current location as of August 31, 2024. Please know Rosemount Center board and staff leadership are diligently working and considering all possible options.
If you would like to have your voice heard, the following decision-makers and local elected officials have ties to the community and may be receptive to your comments: D.C. Councilwoman Brianne K. Nadeau, Office of the Deputy Mayor of Education, and DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson.
Please know that we are considering all possible options for Rosemount Center. We are not leaving one stone unturned.
Dr. Janet Stocks, Rosemount Center’s Senior Program Officer will speak with you. Please send her an email at jstocks@rosemountcenter.com.
FOR MEDIA
Thank you for calling. Please contact our media relations person – Sharon Singh – at 202.499.9565 or at ssingh@scottcircle.com.