Community Children’s Center, Inc. (CCC) has over 50 years experience in delivering high-quality education and support programs to families with young children experiencing poverty and trauma Douglas County, Kansas. We strive to facilitate community connections to build resilient children and families through innovative collaborations and systems change. 

Our Mission:
Bridging the gap in available, affordable, and accessible care in Douglas County.

Our Vision:
Support. Educate. Collaborate.
Building a foundation of lifelong learning and limitless potential, where every child thrives.
CCC serves as a community hub emphasizing equity and inclusion, ensuring all children, families, and early care professionals have the opportunities, resources, trauma-informed training, and support.

Our Philosophy:
CCC believes that each child in our program is deserving of a high-quality early childhood education including high quality staff, instruction, and environment.  This includes the foundation of racial equity and trauma-informed care. 

Our Values:
Collaboration: We are more impactful and innovative when we work together. 
Growth: Learning begins at birth and continues through life.
ived Experience: We all have stories to tell and wisdom to share. 
Compassion: Everyone deserves to be met with encouragement, empathy, and grace. 
Inclusion: We strive to create an environment in which all feel welcomes, respected, and valued.
Honesty: Open, honest communication builds trust and health relationships.
Family: A family is made up of those we choose to include in our trusted inner circle.
Joy: We are more productive, creative, and fulfilled when we find, feel, and share joy. 
Resilience: Adversity, while difficult, is an opportunity to build strength and understanding.
Life Balance: We must care for ourselves before we can care for others.

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