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The Growing Tree Children's Center was established in 1979 as a non-profit childcare center serving children ages 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten. A Board of Directors comprised of parents and members of the business community governs the Center. The Board generally meets on the second Wednesday of each month and parents and community members are encouraged to participate. The Center is certified by Child Care Division of the State of Oregon. A yearly review is conducted, including an on-site visit. Growing Tree Children's Center is in full compliance with the laws of State of Oregon and applicable administrative rules. The Growing Tree Children's Center was specifically designed and built in 1987 as a childcare facility. Each classroom provides a wide range of activities and is furnished with age appropriate equipment and furnishings. Special features include observation windows in each classroom to watch your child in action, well-fenced playgrounds, a van equipped with booster seats for field trips, on site laundry, separate staff lounge and a reception area for daily greetings and communication. Note: The center is closed on the Friday before Labor Day, Presidents Day and Veteran's day for staff in-service training.

Bend-La Pine Schools was founded in 1883 and is located in Bend, Ore. The district s schools offer classes from grades kindergarten through 12 and enroll more than 1,200 students every year. The district offers various sports program that include baseball, basketball, football, wrestling, hockey, volleyball and track. Bend-La Pine Schools governs five middle schools, six high schools and more than 15 elementary schools. The district has an academic program that focuses on the development of reading, language arts and math skills in elementary grades. It supports these basic skills with the teaching of social studies and science. The district s schools also provide instruction in computer, arts, music, library science, and health and physical education in higher grades.