Mission
To help young learners develop, families succeed, and neighborhoods thrive.
Values
Access, Equity and Inclusion
We welcome all children and families regardless of background and need.
Growth Mindset
We promote organizational sustainability through learning and collaboration in our classrooms, conference rooms, board room, and neighborhoods we serve.
Safe Haven
The physical and emotional safety of our children and families is the foundation of our work.
Passionately Committed
Our early childhood professionals are driven by the respect and empathy needed to nurture each child’s excellence.
Play to Learn
A child’s freedom to explore and create fosters meaningful cognitive, physical, and social emotional development.
Making a Difference
Our team and community partners do what it takes to advocate for changing the landscape, systems, and policies for early childhood education.
Vision
All children have an early learning experience that gives them a foundation for future success in school and in life.
Join Us
Join us in improving Columbus by creating bright starts for our children, families, and neighborhoods. We are always seeking dedicated community members to work with us as teachers, volunteers, board members, and partners.