Opening a new childcare center is a big
challenge even though we have done it three times in the past five years. There are hundreds of decisions to make, and lots
of forms to complete. Sometimes in the middle of the process, we wonder why we do it. But it all comes down to “It’s
all about the kids.” Literally hundreds of children and their parents depend on us to be here every day and provide
the loving care that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond. We have worked hard to
open new sites, and have grown to a total of seven locations in Long Beach. I am happy to report that our Ludloff site has
increased its enrollment, opened a new preschool classroom, and added childcare as well. Our
energies are now focused on enrolling for fall preschool, and filling the current openings in childcare. As we grow, we continue
to look at ways to improve every aspect of what we do. June is our ‘bitter-sweet’
month when we see hundreds of our children proudly march through graduation ceremonies and prepare to leave us for their K-12
experience. It is exciting to see them grow, but we also feel a small sense of loss for the happy faces we will no longer
see in our classrooms. I am encouraged from comments I have heard from kindergarten teachers who say they like receiving our
children because they are prepared.
"We prepare children
for success in school and life!"
