Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center

05/29/2026

What a beautiful week it has been! Our kiddos loved spending extra time outside enjoying the sunshine, fresh air, and warm weather.

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend filled with sunshine, smiles, and a little time outdoors! ☀️🌱🌈

05/27/2026

We are SO excited for the upcoming Kalamazoo Youth Development Network's National Day of Summer Learning Celebrations! We will be tabling at the July 16th Kalamazoo event in Bronson Park and hope to see you all there, be sure to stop by our table and say hey!✨🎈😁

05/22/2026

💙Now more than ever, KDCCC needs your support. 💙

Our classrooms are filling daily, waitlists are becoming the norm, and the need in our community is exponential. We need your support to keep up!

Donate today:
https://givebutter.com/cucfv3

Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center is funded 100% by our community. Over 90% of our funding comes from local individual donors and foundations. Every gift, big or small, truly makes a difference.

Families use KDCCC while:
• Attending school and completing degrees
• Searching for jobs or going to work
• Attending court dates or medical appointments
• Caring for other children and responsibilities
• Taking a much-needed break during overwhelming seasons of life

We may be small, but we are mighty. KDCCC creates direct, lasting impact for local children and families every single day, and we cannot continue this work alone.

05/22/2026

As we close out this week, we wanted to remind everyone that we will be closed this coming Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day🕊

We will be remembering those who have sacrificed for our freedom and hope you all enjoy a safe and peaceful holiday.

"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

05/21/2026

Such a fun morning!😄

05/21/2026

We had SO much fun yesterday celebrating early literacy with the Kalamazoo Public Library at Party in the Park! 🌱📚😄

It was so special getting to spend the morning alongside so many incredible community organizations, all coming together to share the joy of reading with local children and families. From dressing up as our favorite characters to reading beloved books with groups of kiddos, the whole event was filled with so much fun and community connection.

A huge thank you to the Kalamazoo Public Library for inviting us to be part of such a wonderful event and for making the morning so magical. We already can’t wait for next year! ✨

05/19/2026

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Don't miss out on Michigan Works! Southwest's upcoming Kalamazoo Career Fair this week!

May 20 | 12:00-3:00 PM
Kalamazoo County Service Center
1601 S. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo

Meet with employers such as ProAmpac, Taplin Holdings, Kalamazoo Public Schools, Schupan, Mulders Movers, and more!

Come prepared with your professional resume, dressed in business attire, and ready to meet with employers!

05/18/2026

We are so excited to be reading this Wednesday, May 20th, from 10am-11am at Kalamazoo Public Library's annual party in the park at Bronson Park! We can't wait to see you all there!✨📚💙

Tiny readers, big day ahead! 📚☀️

We’re looking forward to a morning full of stories, music, book characters, and joyful early literacy fun at Party in the Park!.

Perfect for preschool and kindergarten classes, day care providers, and families.

• Wednesday, May 20
• 10:00–11:00 am
• Bronson Park

Register here: kpl.gov/event/party-in-the-park/

05/15/2026

Mark your calendars to come down and celebrate Juneteenth with our community! We will be there so be sure to stop by and say hey, can't wait to see you all there!💚💛❤

The countdown is on! Our 5th Annual Celebration is just over 5 weeks away, and we’re getting ready for a full day of community, culture, music, food, performances, and connection in Downtown Kalamazoo.

There’s still time to be part of the celebration! Vendor and volunteer registration will remain open through May 31st. https://rootead.org/juneteenth-2026/

We are currently accepting:
• Artisanal/Retail Vendors
• Nonprofit & Community Organizations
• Volunteers

Join us at Bronson Park on Saturday, June 20th from 1PM–7PM ❤️🖤💚

05/13/2026

Books, bonding, and big smiles! 📚💙

We had such a wonderful time at our KDCCC family event yesterday! Parents joined us for a fun early literacy workshop and special reading activities with their little ones, all focused on helping build strong early literacy skills through everyday moments🌈

A huge thank you to Jen Stroven and Kalamazoo RESA Early Childhood Talking is Teaching initiative for leading our workshop, and to the Kalamazoo Public Library's Mobile Library for joining us with free books, library card sign-ups, and books for families to check out and enjoy together! ✨

Thank you to all of our amazing parents that showed up, we can't wait for the next one💙