ADA, Okla. – The Chickasaw Nation conducted groundbreaking ceremonies Tuesday, October 16 for construction of a new Child Care Center at 222 Rosedale Road in Ada.
The new Child Care Center will be a year-around facility which will provide care to approximately 250 children from birth to five years of age. It will consist of age appropriate classrooms, a cafeteria, media room, aerobic room, sick room, indoor play areas, developmental screening rooms and more.
The facility will be an approximate 26,000 square foot, state-of-the-art center to make learning fun for all ages. It will resemble a mini town with each room modeling a town store such as a pet store, candy store, fire house and more. The center will also have a unique design with street names and mailboxes.
The Chickasaw Nation child care program’s success and continuous growth made it necessary for facility expansion to meet the highest standards of learning and care for Chickasaw children.
"Quality care and education enhances the likelihood children will succeed in school and life," said Bill Anoatubby, governor of the Chickasaw Nation. "This new center will enrich the educational opportunities provided for all children who walk through the doors."
For more information about the new Child Care Center, contact Michelle Key, director for the Chickasaw Nation Child Care Department, at (580) 436-0877.
