St. Timothy's Preschool in 'Aiea will close for renovations June 30, the board of directors of St. Timothy's Children Center and the Vestry of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church said in a news release today.

"Deposits will be refunded and we are compiling a list of schools with vacancies," said Dr. Edmund Whang, president of the board of directors.

A letter to parents and faculty, dated yesterday, said that staff and teachers will be laid off effective June 30 and that the children's center might not reopen if the church chooses to "use the facilities for a different mission."

Administrators said the renovations are long overdue and that closing the preschool was a "difficult decision."