What's New at The Children's Center of Austin
Upcoming Events:
End of Summer Picnic
Please join us for an end of summer picnic on Thursday, August 20th. We will be serving lunch by the pool at all three locations for children in the pre-k and summer camp classes. Stop by any time between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to join your child for lunch as we celebrate the end of summer and get ready for a new school year.
Diaper Drive for SafePlace
During the month of August we’re conducting a diaper drive to benefit SafePlace . Nationally recognized for its innovative and effective programs, SafePlace has been providing women, children and men a place of safety, compassion and empowerment in Austin since 1974. On an average day, 250-300 survivors and their families live in SafePlace’s Emergency Shelter or Supportive Housing Community. Please drop off diapers in any size or brand and we will deliver them to SafePlace at the end of August.
Back to School
August 23rd marks the first day of school! Check back for details on our back to school open house event and your chance to meet the teachers and learn about your child’s new class.
Past Events:
Teddy Bear Picnic
Music was in the air on Saturday, June 26th when The Children’s Center of Austin, a preschool and educational childcare facility, collected 78 teddy bears at their Teddy Bear Picnic. The event, held concurrently in three local parks, collected teddy bears for
The Settlement Home for Children, an organization dedicated to helping children who have been abused and neglected by resolving their emotional, behavioral and familial problems and providing quality residential care. In exchange for the donation of a new teddy bear, local children and their families feasted on muffins, juice and coffee and listened to music in the park.
In the News:
Parent:Wise Magazine – CCOA preschoolers collect teddy bears for abused and neglected children
August 2010, Page 5
Story: http://parentwiseaustin.com/Archive/2010/08_August/PWA-2010-08.pdf
KXAN News – CCOA stays ahead of Texas state ratio changes by maintaining one of the lowest ratios in Austin
April 20, 2010
Story: http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/day-cares-statewide-may-see-big-changes
KXAN News – CCOA preschoolers at the Austin Zoo
March 18, 2010
Story: http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/austin-zoo-goes-wild-with-customers
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIVNTbvQN-s&feature=player_embedded
KVUE News – CCOA staff making Valentines with patients at Dell Children’s Hospital
February 19, 2010
Video: http://www.kvue.com/news/local/Patients-make-hundreds-of-Valentines-84805887.html