When Child Care Disappears: What's Happening at Orange Coast College - and Why It Matters
Community child care is being sacrificed and public child care programs are being quietly dismantled. We can't afford to look away.
top of page
Latest News & Updates
Stay up-to-date with the most current information
Update: Meeting with OCC Admin & CCCD President Reveals Ongoing Negligence and Wasted Taxpayer Dollars
OCC admin acknowledges our proposed restructure plan makes more financial and operational sense than their plan does.
Business Plan Created by Children's Center Parents Keeps Center Functioning at Current Capacity without Any Staff Layoffs
Proposal put forth by parents restructures and reallocates resources at the Center to maximize operational functionality & profitability.
"When I first came to the Children’s Center to work on a EC project I instantly fell in love"
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.
"Taking these classrooms away would be a disservice to the OCC community"
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.
"Losing H&GS would leave an irreplaceable void, disrupting the foundation of our children’s development"
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.
"Supporting this center is supporting the growth and stability of our future generations"
My daughter (now 5 yrs old) is currently enrolled in Pre-school 4 classroom and has been thriving in this supportive environment, thanks...
"The breadth of experience and perspective within those walls is astounding and priceless"
The educators have been tremendous and have been in their positions for decades. Their commitment is irrefutable & their passion undeniable.
"They are dedicated, educated in Early Childhood Education, and committed to children"
The center has the best staff. Everyone needs to have the opportunity to give their children a high quality, loving, nurturing, experience.
"It doesn’t make sense with the need that exists to then decrease the population being served"
The OCC Children's Center offers children outdoor space and wholistic education with experienced educators. It needs to stay open.
"The magical Children’s Center at OCC was a literal lifesaver for us"
Huge open yards, goats, bunnies, turtles, chickens, an organic garden, a creek, an adventure yard, and most importantly, the best teachers.
"My children are now teenagers and we still talk about how the center impacted their lives"
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 Center’s commitment to both education and care has shaped who they are today"
The Children's Center provided an incredible foundation for my two children and played an essential role in their development.
"I cannot imagine where my children would be without the amazing childhood they had here"
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 came out of here, better prepared than any of her peers for kindergarten"
My daughter was set up for a lifetime of academic and social success because of the Harry and Grace Steele Children’s Center.
"Cutting funding for this incredible school and its dedicated staff would be a devastating loss to the community"
The Center is a vital resource for families. Investing in the Center means investing in the success and stability of our future generations.
OCC Children's Center Closure: Letter to the Board
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?
"I cannot fathom how anyone could consider closing such a pivotal and exemplary program"
My two kids loved going to preschool. There is no place more magical for toddlers and preschoolers to grow and thrive.
"The Center's teachers taught me invaluable lessons that have shaped my understanding of early childhood education"
The support, love, and education my family and I have received from the OCC Children’s Center have made an impact that will last a lifetime.
"This is one of the few accredited childcare centers in the area, which is why I chose it for my children"
The OCC Children's Center is one of the few accredited childcare centers in this area, which is why I chose it for my children.
bottom of page