Crosstown Learning Center Tulsa

rosstown Learning Center is a strong anchor in the Tulsa Kendall-Whittier community. It is a nationally accredited early childhood education and learning facility for children birth through three years of age. Approximately 70% of children enrolled receive some form of childcare subsidy. The organization is known throughout Tulsa as one of the highest quality early care and learning centers in the city.

Historically, early care and education centers have not been able to adequately compensate individuals who commit to working in childcare. This issue continues to plague the industry and adversely affects the quality of the learning environment for children across the state. One of the main pillars of providing quality early childhood education is the ability for children to form and maintain relationships with their caregivers.

Early childhood education has suffered throughout its history with high turnover rates, mainly due to wages being traditionally lower than other educational fields. In 2022, Sarkeys Foundation awarded Crosstown LearningCenter with a five year grant of $1,140,000 that will raise the wages of the teaching staff to be commensurate with public school wages. These raises will help stabilize the current staff at Crosstown and attract and retain new and talented teachers.

A core philosophy at Crosstown is that opportunities for learning are everywhere. Children are encouraged to explore their environments, giving them opportunities for new discoveries. While playing on the playground, David and his friends took time to investigate the gardens and learn about the bright green leaves.