Our History

Our story began in 2000 . . .

. . . so many, many thrilling hours went into planning.  CaroJays strives for excellence as we provide experiences to encourage self-esteem, learning, leadership, teamwork, and creative personalities.  Our childcare was established for children in grades Kindergarten through 7th keeping in mind their energy, curiosities, and ideas.  Our programs also include a Leadership Development Program for the 8th through 11th grade student that can be utilized throughout life.

During this time of planning, the concept to create a quality childcare with financial assistance was just the beginning.  There were rates, budgets, schedules, field trips, and the tribal camp theme to plan.  Equally important, there were decisions to make concerning our financial aid program, business requirements, and the timing of procedures.  At the same time, we began planning fundraisers to provide for our scholarship fund.  Everything had to be in place before beginning the care of your children, but we're on our way now.

Children have been in our care since August 2004, and every day is fun and exciting!

With joy in our hearts, CaroJays became incorporated non-profit in November 2006!  Welcome to CaroJays Youth Programs, Inc.!

We Believe

In our Parents.
CaroJays is committed to serving as the Parent's Partner in providing high quality child care and child development programs.  We believe we can best meet the needs of our parents by providing consistent and caring professional services for the children entrusted to us.  We believe parents need a constant sense of security and growth for their children.  We believe in providing it.

In our Children.
We believe that we can best meet the needs of your children by fostering an environment that recognizes each child as an individual, fully appreciates the importance of play and takes every opportunity to enhance development.  We believe children need a constant sense of safety and security when they're away from parents.  We believe in providing it.

In our Director and Staff.
We believe that the satisfaction of our Director and Staff is critical.  We believe in encouraging innovation, fairness and teamwork.  We believe our Director and Staff should not serve "customers," but serve children and their families.  We do.

In our Work.
We believe in respecting the dignity of every child, parent, Director and Staff with whom we work.  We believe we can play an active part in making this world a better place by being totally dedicated to excellence in the important work we do.