Eldora Children’s Center Relocation & Remodel

Eldora Children's Center is a state-licensed nonprofit childcare center located in Eldora, Iowa. We currently serve 70 children from 40 families in 9 communities. We have served more than 400 families since our opening in 2006. Our current facilities were built and opened in 2006 and have been rented to us from the ENP School District since that time. To address the growing needs of both ENP School Districts and Eldora Children's Center; Eldora Children's Center will be relocating to a new facility in June 2025. The new facility will require a great deal of renovation to bring it to industry standards and to continue to offer the quality care we are so proud to offer. We need your help to see this project through successfully!

Our current space: • Has capacity of 82, •Space is rented, •Kitchenette has outgrown our needs, •Has no indoor playground or staff break room, •5 restrooms, •Has a shared parking lot which struggles to meet needs of all parties, and •Shared entry.

Our future space: •Will have capacity of 120, •Property will be owned by Eldora Children's Center, •Will be built with a separate fully functional commercial kitchen, •Remodel includes space for indoor play area, a staff break room, a nursing mother's room, a meeting room, and expanded storage, •9 restrooms,  •Dedicated parking lot, and •Secure private entry

Hardin County is considered a childcare desert. There were 62% fewer child care programs in Hardin County in 2023 compared to 2018 according to Child Care Resource & Referral. It is essential for child care centers like ours to be supported by our communities so that we may continue to offer our services and ensure a safe, nurturing, engaging environment for all children.

Visit our website https://www.eldorachildrenscenter.org for updates and more information!