Overview

Executive Summary

Crosstown Learning Center was established as a childcare center directly supported through the Second Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma in September of 1968. Crosstown provided quality childcare for some of Tulsa’s professional families who at the time worked in downtown Tulsa. In 2000, the Board of Directors of Crosstown Learning Center filed with the State of Oklahoma to become a non-profit organization.

During Crosstown’s history, the neighborhood in which we were located began to deteriorate. Slowly, our Center became more and more dependent on families with children who used DHS subsidies for childcare. We also became the first North side childcare center to earn national accreditation through NAEYC.

In April of 2004, the old Second Presbyterian Church was closed and the building sold to a new congregation. In June, the new owners of the building asked Crosstown to find a new home. We began a capital campaign and within a few months, purchased a new (old) church within walking distance of our old facility. We continued to earn capital funds and, in June of 2005, we moved into our new home, debt-free.

Our new facility is wonderful; we have a state-of-the-art playground which is used with great gusto every day! Our children have newly remodeled classrooms, with new central heat and air, new windows and wonderful grounds. We are looking toward the future with great anticipation.

Our goals for the future include continuing our role as a strong anchor in the Tulsa Kendall-Whittier community, beginning to provide community resources and social services for our families and neighbors and having opportunities to be a part of childcare initiatives in Oklahoma. More and more, families are depending on childcare institutions to provide quality care for their children as they continue to work and support their families. Our goal at Crosstown is to continue to grow professionally, while providing a loving environment for the children that are entrusted to us each day.

I am proud of the work that we do at Crosstown. I am proud of the staff that cares for children every day, and the contribution that I believe we make to the Tulsa community. I would be happy to talk with you any time if you have questions.

Sincerely,

Debbi Guilfoyle Ed.D., Executive Director
Crosstown Learning Center, Inc.