COVID-19 Update: March 19, 2020
March 19, 2020 Thank you to our partners at Jackson Spalding for compiling today’s update on COVID-19. Please take some time to download today’s update and check back on our site as we learn more. Thank you for your support of Our House during this health and economic crisis.
How COVID-19 is Impacting Our House
March 18, 2020 These past few days have been incredibly busy for Our House as we navigate the recent world crisis, while also ensuring our children and families have the support they need to weather the economic and health-related impact of COVID-19. We appreciate all supporters who have reached out to inquire about our children […]
ECE Classes Canceled
March 17, 2020 Since the onset of the recent health crisis, Our House has remained committed to the safety of the children and families we serve. Due to the recent State of Emergency declared by Governor Kemp, as well as mandates set forth by our education partners, Our House early childhood education classes have been […]
Our House Open for School
March 16, 2020 We are committed to supporting our families on the road to self-sufficiency. We recognize that many of our enrolled families work in positions with limited to no paid time off. It is in recognition of these equity challenges that Our House will open for children on Monday, March 16, 2020. We are […]
COVID-19 Update
March 13, 2020 You likely have heard from various media outlets about the coronavirus and the new cases in the U.S. and in Georgia. Our House has and will continue to follow best practices established by our child care licensing agency, Bright from the Start, and the Center for Disease Control. We are aware that […]
Our House Graduates Nine CDA Students
Our House is proud to announce nine students graduated from our Fall 2019 Child Development Associate training program! These students underwent five months of classroom sessions coupled with internships to practice lessons from the class. They include: Monalisa Njoki Shaniqua Thomas Derricka Body Elijah Carter Lakita Florence Mayria Marshall Keianna Stewart Lauren Catchings (Our House […]
Our House Receives Three-Star Rating
Atlanta, GA — Our House’s Atlanta site recently received a three-star rating from Quality Rated — the highest rating a childcare site can receive. Georgia’s Quality Rated tool helps parents find high-quality early childhood education programs in their area. Quality Rated is an initiative of Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and […]
Get Ready for Georgia Pre-K Week!
Our House is excited to kick off Georgia Pre-K Week and read “Llama Llama Red Pajama” by Anna Dewdney! This year, we are honored to have Atlanta Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs and City of Decatur Mayor Patti Garrett reading to our preschoolers in Atlanta and Decatur. Read the rest of our October 2019 email updates.
Wheels4Walls 2019
Our House is pleased to announce the second annual Wheels4Walls sleep in will take place on Friday, November 15 through Saturday, November 16. Chaired by Mike Martin and Matt Brock, this community event invites supporters to spend one night in their car to bring awareness to families experiencing homelessness. The 2019 event will take place […]
Meet Our House Pre-Schooler Reign!
Do you remember what you looked forward to in a new school year? We recently had the opportunity to chat with Reign, a vibrant and enthusiastic four-year-old who started pre-k at our Decatur early childhood education center. Reign has attended Our House’s early childhood education program since she was two, and is looking forward to […]