Palo Alto Community Child Care

Our Legacy

For over 35 years, Palo Alto Community Child Care has provided quality care for the children of the Peninsula in a safe, stimulating, and caring setting. Children do not need to be residents of Palo Alto to attend PACCC programs.

Our Vision and Mission

A future where every child reaches his/her full potential; teachers are valued; and families are supported in raising their children.

As a community leader in Palo Alto, PACCC partners with parents and regional agencies to provide quality, professional and accessible childhood care and education.

Our Values

• PACCC values dedicated, highly-qualified teachers...
  by recognizing that teachers are PACCC's greatest asset and setting high standards for salaries and benefits.
• PACCC values nurturing...
  by supporting children, families and staff and leading with our hearts.
• PACCC values life-long learning...
  by providing the tools and experiences appropriate to the needs of each child, parent, teacher and volunteer, thus enabling every individual to embrace a lifetime of growth.
• PACCC values safety...
  by ensuring that all environments are safe for children to freely explore.
• PACCC values diversity...
  by creating a place for all to belong and bringing diverse peoples together.
• PACCC values community-building...
  by fostering trusting relationships between children, families, teachers, and all community members.
• PACCC values leadership in the child care profession...
  by modeling professionalism through accreditation, collaboration and advocacy.
• PACCC values organizational sustainability...
  by implementing and following responsible policies and procedures.

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