Community child care is being sacrificed and public child care programs are being quietly dismantled. We can't afford to look away.

OCC admin acknowledges our proposed restructure plan makes more financial and operational sense than their plan does.

Proposal put forth by parents restructures and reallocates resources at the Center to maximize operational functionality & profitability.

As an alumni of the SLPA program at OCC, I can attest to the incredible opportunity that the Children's Center gave to me and my cohort.

I was so impressed with the quality of care and little things that you didn’t see at other centers... that I got a teaching job there.

The staff was beyond what we could ask for. Every single classroom is very necessary and life changing for our kids and for us as students.

This isn’t just childcare; it’s a second home, a place where young minds & hearts are nurtured with love & purpose. Losing it is a travesty.

My daughter (now 5 yrs old) is currently enrolled in Pre-school 4 classroom and has been thriving in this supportive environment, thanks...

The educators have been tremendous and have been in their positions for decades. Their commitment is irrefutable & their passion undeniable.

The center has the best staff. Everyone needs to have the opportunity to give their children a high quality, loving, nurturing, experience.

Having worked across many early child centers, I have never encountered a place with staff more caring & dedicated to providing quality ECE.

The OCC Children's Center offers children outdoor space and wholistic education with experienced educators. It needs to stay open.

Huge open yards, goats, bunnies, turtles, chickens, an organic garden, a creek, an adventure yard, and most importantly, the best teachers.

This is the best experience my children had in their young lives! They are now teenagers and still talk about how the center impacted them.

The Children's Center provided an incredible foundation for my two children and played an essential role in their development.

The Children's Center set us on a path that took into account the whole child. They never forced the children to learn, but they did learn.

My daughter was set up for a lifetime of academic and social success because of the Harry and Grace Steele Children’s Center.

The Center is a vital resource for families. Investing in the Center means investing in the success and stability of our future generations.

WE are willing to do more as parents to keep the Center open. What are YOU willing to do for our kids, community & those who support them?

My two kids loved going to preschool. There is no place more magical for toddlers and preschoolers to grow and thrive.