"I don’t worry when he is at school - and that is something most food allergy parents can’t say."

I have 2 children at the Center (2 &3) who have grown in immeasurable ways since starting here when they were 18 months old. Every single teacher and staff member is a TREASURE, which is how I describe the Center as well. We recently moved and while it’s a longer drive to get there every day we didn’t even think twice about keeping our kids here - it’s the absolute best.

Additionally one of my kids has life threatening food allergies and the care every teacher and staff member has provided to ensure his safety at every level brings me to tears. I don’t worry when he is at school - and that is something most food allergy parents can’t say.

Needless to say I am devastated by this news and URGE the board members to find a way to keep this incredible children’s haven open and thriving. For the students AND the staff who have dedicated their lives to our families.

-Claire, OCC Children's Center Parent

[As originally posted on Preserve The OCC Harry & Grace Steele Children's Center]