Lakin Foundation Child Development Center of Griswold

11/07/2025

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Miss Caroline Oathoudt! 🌟

We’re so excited to feature Miss Caroline, our amazing School Age Lead, who joined the Lakin Foundation Child Development Center family in August! 🧡

Caroline is from Griswold and loves to paint and draw in her free time. When she’s not here with us, you can find her helping out on her family farm by her dad’s side! 🚜💛

Her favorite part of her job?
✨ “Teaching kids to help themselves.”

Here are a few fun facts about Miss Caroline:
🎂 Birthday: October 14, 2002
💚 Favorite Color: Green
🍣 Favorite Food/Drink: Redbull & Sushi
🎃 Favorite Holiday: Halloween
🐸 Favorite Animals: Birds & Frogs
🌸 Favorite Smell: Vanilla

💬 Favorite Quote:
“Planting seeds of curiosity that grow long after the day is done.” 🌱

We’re so lucky to have Miss Caroline bringing creativity, energy, and heart to our center every day! 💕

11/05/2025

📚✨ Upcoming Events & Reminders! ✨📚

We’re so excited to welcome Mrs. Megan from the Griswold Library this Thursday, November 6th at 10 AM! The kids always look forward to her fun stories! 💛

🦃 Thanksgiving Reminder:
Our center will be closed November 27th and 28th so our families and staff can enjoy the holiday.

⏰ Updated Hours:
We’re now back to being open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM!

👶 Now Enrolling!
We currently have openings available—come join the fun, learning, and loving environment at LFCDC! 💕

Send a message to learn more

11/05/2025

🎃👻 Look at all the fun we had last week! 👻🎃
We played, learned, shared, and had the best Halloween week ever! 🧡🕸️ From creative crafts to spooky snacks and costume fun — our week was filled with smiles, laughter, and lots of memories! 💫

📸 Check out some of our favorite moments below!

11/04/2025

Our daycare kids and staff made a special delivery. Janice Steffen was the lucky winner of our candy corn guessing game with 287 pieces. Thank you to all participants. What should we do for November?

10/30/2025

Staff Spotlight: Meet Sabrina 🌟
Say hello to Sabrina, our Lead Teacher in the Youngsters Room (with Lakin since August).
She was born and raised in Iowa, grew up in Nodaway, graduated in Corning, and is a proud mom of four amazing boys. When she’s not in the classroom, you’ll find her enjoying art, riding four-wheelers, and fishing.

Teaching style: keep it fun, safe, and positive every day.
Favorite part of the job: “the hugs in the morning and seeing how excited the kiddos get when they see me!” 🥰

Fun favorites
• Birthday: Dec 17 🎂
• Color: Pink 💗
• Food/Drink: Shrimp & Dr Pepper
• Holiday: Christmas 🎄
• Animal: Cow 🐄
• Smell: Vanilla cupcake 🧁

Favorite quote:
“Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together, they make this world a beautiful garden.” 🌷🌼🌻

Help us thank Sabrina for all the love and positivity she brings to our kiddos every single day! 💛

10/29/2025

🌟 Look at Our Beautiful Center! 🌟
We are beyond grateful for how far we’ve come — and it’s all thanks to our amazing community and the wonderful donors who helped make it possible! 💛

Every classroom, every smile, and every learning moment is a reflection of your generosity and support. Together, we’re building a brighter future for our children — one day, one dream, and one donation at a time. ✨

10/27/2025

10/27/2025

❄️ Gearing Up for Cold Weather! ❄️
As the temperatures start to drop, please remember to send winter coats, hats, and gloves so your little ones stay cozy during outdoor playtime. 🧤🧣🧥

Don’t worry — on those extra chilly or rainy days, we’ve got the perfect backup plan! Our wonderful, large indoor play space keeps everyone active, happy, and warm. 💙

10/25/2025

🎉 Look at the fun-filled week we had here at LFCDC! 💛

From giggles and crafts to learning and laughter, our classrooms were buzzing with fun all week long! We love seeing our kiddos explore, create, and make memories together every day. 🌟

Look at all the smiles, messy art, and sweet moments that made this week so special! 🖍️✨

10/24/2025

📣 Griswold Schools Conference Week Reminder! 🎃

Next week is conference week for Griswold Schools — please note their schedule changes:
📚 Early Out: Tuesday & Thursday
🚫 No Pre-K: Thursday
🏫 No School: Friday

While the school has schedule changes, we’ll still be open at the center!
Our School-Age Room will be celebrating with a PJ Day on Friday! 💤
All other classrooms are welcome to join in on the PJ fun too!

👻 If you’d like, send your little one’s costume along for their classroom party (optional, of course!)

Let’s make it a comfy, cozy, and festive week! 💜🎉

10/24/2025

GCSD Tigers - Elementary Parents: Tomorrow is “Flashlight Friday “ for Drop Everything & Read.

Send a flashlight if you have one .