The vision for El Campito’s bright new chapter was set in motion in the summer of 2023. While the excitement was high and the potential was clear, the process of moving forward required patience and persistence. Ensuring quality required essential aspects such as grants, licensing, and the federal food program CACFP, which meant the moving process unfolded more slowly than we had initially envisioned.

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With steady progress and dedication, El Campito successfully moved into its new space at the end of March 2024. By April 2024, we were proud to open our new doors, ready to provide high-quality childcare in our modernized and revitalized setting! This move represented a chance to expand services, strengthen partnerships, and increase accessibility for families who need high-quality early childhood education the most. This transition made room for possibility.

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We have been here for about a year now, and our new space has allowed us to add three new classrooms, expanding our capacity to serve more families within the community. Best of all, our modern facilities have eradicated the challenges we faced in the old building. We no longer have the issues we used to face, when lack of air conditioning and outdated heating systems at the old building often forced us to close and disrupt care.

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With the move, our new location has allowed us to offer even more to our families, including a new gym and playground designed for children to stay active and engaged. We are so grateful to share this space with our wonderful neighbors and partners at the 1Roof Southeast Center. This meaningful relationship continues to strengthen our ties and deepen our roots within the community, allowing our families access to beneficial resources and opportunities. 

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Today, families can count on us for a reliable, stable, and comfortable learning environment. At El Campito Child Development Center, every decision, from classroom design to curriculum, is guided by what is most attainable and impactful for the children and families in our community. 

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We pride ourselves on being able to provide the best quality of care to those in our community who would not have access to it otherwise. Today, through the generous support of the community, El Campito has grown out of the Niño's home to become one of South Bend's oldest non-profit child development centers. We continue demonstrating our commitment to creating a community of our own - an inclusive environment that embraces and celebrates children from all cultures and backgrounds.​

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