Overview of Giraffe Laugh

OVERVIEW OF GIRAFFE LAUGH

Mission

To provide early care and education to young children by ensuring school readiness, empowering families, and building strong futures.

Vision

Every child in the Treasure Valley has access to quality early care and education, and all parents are supported through the early years of parenthood regardless of age or income.

Values: R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Responsibility: modeling accountability to children, staff, parents, board, and self

Excellence: dedicated to the mission and values of Giraffe Laugh

Stability: maintaining a consistent environment for all families

Pride: instilling pride in our diversity

Education: cultivating a love of learning in children, staff, and parents

Caring: modeling patience and empathy for children and adults in a nurturing environment

Teamwork: committed to staff, parents, and board working together in the best interest of children

Our Centers

We currently have two full-time centers that serve children 0-5 years old, a full-time preschool program that serves children 3.5-5 years old and a summer program that serves children that are of school-age.

2022 Board of Directors

Emily Solly, President

Mike Sharp, Vice President

Sara Harvey, Secretary

Cassie Runyan, Treasurer

Alisa Bondurant

Amanda Broadnax

Connie Brown Olson

Dorothy Hardee

Vanessa Lewis

Briana McLaughlin

Brady Moore

Nikki O’Toole

Rocio Rivera

Drawing by 5-year-old Nova, a student at Giraffe Laugh Preschool in Garden City.