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Families Celebrate Literacy and Learning Together
On September 25, the Early Childhood Education team and Family Services department collaborated to host Family Literacy Night for children and their families. Held alongside the ECE Open House—which provided parents with updates on their children’s education—the event celebrated parents as their children’s first teachers and strengthened the essential partnership between home, school, and community.…
Read MoreWarner Brothers Discovery Volunteers Bring Storytelling and Smiles to Our Children
On September 26, we had the joy of welcoming a team from Warner Brothers Discovery as part of their Global Services Day. Their afternoon visit was made extra special through a partnership with the Center for Puppetry Arts, creating a time filled with imagination, laughter, and connection. The highlight of the afternoon was a lively…
Read More🎁 Holiday House 2025: Creating Magic, Memories, and Moments That Matter ✨
At Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, the holiday season is about more than gifts — it’s about creating lasting memories and wrapping families in care. That’s the heart behind Holiday House, our annual toy and gift distribution event that serves Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter families and the families from our trusted community partners. Holiday House isn’t just…
Read More🎒 Back to School Bash 2025: A Celebration of Community, Family, and New Beginnings ✨
Our Annual Back to School Bash was an unforgettable day filled with laughter, music, and joy — and it was all thanks to the incredible support of our community! At Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, we believe deeply in the power of the two-generation model. When we support both children and their parents, we help entire families…
Read More🌟 BIG NEWS: Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter Achieves 3-STAR Quality Rated Status! ⭐⭐⭐
We’re celebrating a huge milestone at Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter — we are now officially 3-STAR Quality Rated, the highest rating a childcare facility can achieve in Georgia! This recognition is more than a badge — it’s proof of our unwavering commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive.…
Read MoreThree Hearts, One Mission: What’s New with Family Services
At Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, we believe strong families build strong futures. That’s why our two-generation model, represented by the two gears in our logo, isn’t just symbolic. It’s the foundation of everything we do. This summer, our Family Services team has been hard at work removing barriers and creating pathways for long-term success. Our…
Read MoreSummer of STEAM: A Season of Discovery and Delight
This summer at Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter was filled with more than sunshine—it was filled with curiosity, creativity, and moments that mattered. From field trips to proud smiles, from curious questions to up-close encounters with reptiles, our little learners embraced every opportunity to explore, imagine, and grow. Through our Summer STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,…
Read MoreFrom Toddler to Trailblazer: Carter’s Big Leap into Preschool
There’s a new preschooler on the block, and he’s rocking big kid undies with pride. Carter has officially waved goodbye to diapers and hello to independence, announcing to the world (and the bathroom) that he is potty trained! But wait, there’s more. This milestone moment isn’t stopping there. Carter is also making a major move—from…
Read MoreKnowledge Is Walking!
It’s always exciting when one of our infants takes their first steps—but it’s even more special when it happens a little early! Recently, our preschool team saw that one of our little ones, Knowledge, was showing all the signs that he was ready to walk. His curiosity, determination, and growing strength were clear indicators…
Read MoreFull STEAM Ahead: Summer Fun + Learning at Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter
☀️ Big Ideas. Little Learners. Endless Discovery. ☀️ Summer is officially in full swing at the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, and we’re going Full STEAM Ahead! From vanilla ice cream experiments to bubbling science reactions, every day is bursting with joy, curiosity, and hands-on learning. Our kiddos aren’t just having fun they’re building confidence, coordination,…
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