Gala

At Columbus Early Learning Centers, our mission is centered around helping young learners develop, families succeed, and neighborhoods thrive through access to quality, affordable childcare and early learning.

The cost of providing quality childcare is incredibly high, and most of our families live at or below the federal poverty line. 95% of our families rely on scholarships, subsidies, or other aid to keep their child in our care. Our gala is a major organizational fundraiser which helps to keep children enrolled when their families lose benefits or subsidies so that their education is not interrupted. In 2027, we celebrate our 140th Anniversary!

This year’s gala will take place on January 28, 2027 at the Annunciation Banquet and Conference in Columbus, Ohio. Purchase tickets now!

Our Gala is not your typical formal affair! Instead, it’s a celebration of our organization’s annual achievements in a room full of folks who are committed to affordable early learning. We look forward to providing you with a delicious dinner as we recognize outstanding community partners, hear from families who trusted CELC with their child’s care, and strengthen our commitment to giving Columbus kids a bright future.