COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A Colorado Springs daycare center shut down with little warning this week, leaving dozens of families without childcare and staff members without paychecks.

Kid City USA on Dublin Avenue closed its doors with just a week’s notice. Five days after requesting a raise for educator Shadya Draper, CEO Audrey Bruner sent a message announcing the daycare would close Friday, October 31.

Staff ultimately decided to close even earlier, citing late paychecks.

"They literally were crying, saying goodbye to our children. We were crying," said Sarah Whitby, a Kid City USA parent.

The daycare, which was bustling with small children just days ago, now sits empty with toys still scattered where children left them.

"Not only are they losing teachers, but they have no ce

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