Since the success of the summer day care center, many parents have expressed a desire to extend the center into a year-round operation.
In accordance, the Community Day Care Program’s Board of Directors is preparing a proposal to be submitted to the resources committee, of the Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council.
The proposal outlines a plan to make the Center a year-round, operation and what resources will be necessary. The program will specify the amount of money needed to finance a year-round operation, the type of building or buildings to house the program and meet government regulations and safety standards, the type of playground and equipment needed. Furnishings, toys and educational materials will also be needed.
The proposal is still in the develpment stage. The Council has received a preliminary report from Miss Carolyn Harnett, the summer program director, concerning the summer program. The Center’s Board of Directors is now awaiting a finalized, in-depth report from Miss Harnett in order to complete the proposal.
Mr. Garrett, Chairman of the Board, comments, ‘A program such as the Day Care Center is a needed community service. Not only does it provide the parents with a safe and responsible place to leave their children while they are at work, but it gives the child a chance to become aware of the people and things around him. What’s more important, he will have an opportunity to discover himself and to relate to others. I feel this is very much a need in today’s society.’
To make donations and/or suggestions, please write Mrs. Robert Moore, 6051 McPherson, or
Betty Magrath, 5915 Pershing.
Originally published in The Paper, October 1970.
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