Children’s PLACE (Preschool Learning Activities Center for Education) in Huntington, West Virginia provides early learning and child care services for children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K. The organization also offers a summer program for school aged children, providing a much needed service to families where daytime adult supervision is not possible. Children’s PLACE uses the Creative Curriculum in all of their classrooms. Additionally, 15% of the clients receive special education services. Currently, Children’s PLACE serves 104 children daily, and 145 children annually.
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One of the strengths of Huntington is its people, and their willingness to give of their time, talent, and treasure to the benefit of others in need. It is my intent to showcase organizations that exemplify this spirit of giving, via a series of articles on each organization that helps others in need, and depends on the generosity of the citizenry of Huntington to realize this goal. If you know of such an organization in the Huntington region, please contact me directly at evdorsey@gmail.com. It is my hope that some …