Palo Alto Community Child Care

Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC) is a nonprofit provider of early childhood education and care, operating in Palo Alto, California since 1974. The organisation runs 18 centres across the city and serves more than 850 children daily, from as young as two months old through fifth grade. Programs operate 52 weeks a year, covering infant-toddler care, preschool, afterschool kids' clubs for school-age children, and summer camps.

Accessibility is central to PACCC's model. Over one-third of enrolment spots are designated for financial assistance, and the organisation works to remove barriers to quality child care through fundraising and subsidy. Its stated aim is to provide exceptional care for families in the Palo Alto community regardless of financial circumstances.

PACCC takes a whole-child approach to education and maintains partnerships with the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Unified School District. Its programs are aligned with the California Department of Social Services and the California Department of Education. The organisation is governed by a board of directors with professional leadership.