Like a number of other non-traditional childcare facilities in the region, the Pop in Kids Club in Exton struggles financially, despite having a business model that offers affordable, flexible childcare, writes Brandyn Campbell for PhillyVoice.

The drop-off childcare facility was open seven days a week, providing the much-needed service at a reasonable hourly rate with a one-time registration fee.

It was the fulfillment of a dream for owner Scott Bersak. He describes the service as giving caregivers a chance to pop in, drop off their kids, and roll out. His customers used the club as back-up for babysitters and during events such as weddings, funerals, and breaks in the camp schedule.

When the business opened four months ago, word quickly spread among online parent groups. However, on July 29, Bersak announced it was closing for the rest of the summer due to “staff vacations and renovation.” A day later, he shared a heartfelt letter with the community.

“We’ve been forced to make some excruciatingly tough decisions in order to see if maintaining this business’ unique, on-demand model and location is financially viable,” he wrote on Facebook.

Read more about the non-traditional childcare model at PhillyVoice here.

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