Although this campaign has ended, you can still make a gift to Ohio University Child Development Center General Support Fund by using the Give to Ohio University donation page. Thank you, and Go Bobcats!
Please give today to enrich sensory experiences for the CDC's infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Welcome to the Child Development Center's "New Sensory Tables" Summer Crowdfunding Campaign!
We are excited to invite you to participate in our initiative to enhance the sensory learning experiences of the children in our care. Specifically, we are seeking your support to raise funds for replacing our existing sensory tables with brand-new ones designed to ignite curiosity and foster exploration. We're looking for four new sensory tables!
Sensory tables are invaluable tools that stimulate children's senses and promote cognitive, social, and emotional development. Unfortunately, after years of fun and learning, our sensory tables are worn out and must be replaced. By making a gift, you will help us create a stimulating environment where children can explore various textures, colors, and materials, enhancing their sensory development.
Sensory play is beneficial for children of all ages. By replacing our sensory tables, we can cater to the developmental needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers attending the CDC. Each age group will have access to age-appropriate materials and experiences, promoting growth, imagination, and creativity.
Any additional funds raised —beyond the $2,800 needed to replace the four tables — will be used to purchase child-sized furniture and play mats. Our couches are [also] showing their age and require replacement. Updating our child-sized sofas will enhance the comfort and well-being of our children. These cozy seating options encourage relaxation, reading, and socialization, promoting a sense of belonging and community within the center.
An example sensory table the CDC hopes to purchase for the children's benefit
How You Can Help
Donate. Your contribution will directly impact the children at the Child Development Center. A donation of any amount brings us closer to our goal. Consider sponsoring a full sensory table for $700, or contribute any meaningful amount to you.
Share the Campaign: Please spread the word about our campaign by sharing it on your social media platforms, emails, and with friends and family. The more people who know about our campaign, the greater the chance of reaching our fundraising goal.
Attention Current/Former CDC Families
Make a gift in honor of your kids or an esteemed teacher. On the donation page after the zip code, you'll have the opportunity to make your gift "In Honor of" and then type in a name. This will appear on the campaign donor wall.
For general questions about giving to Ohio University, The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education, or the Child Development Center, please email giving@ohio.edu.
$25
Jennings
Named in honor of the Jennings House which housed the Jennings House Nursery School from 1929 to 1947
$100
Putnam
From 1947 until 2001, Putnam Hall was the home of childcare under the names of Putnam Nursery School, Nursery Childcare Center, and the Ohio University Child Development Center
$300
Ridges
Major renovations to the Horse Barn at The Ridges began in March of 2000. The building opened as the Ohio University Child Development Center on January 2, 2001.
$700
Table
A gift at this amount would cover the cost of a whole sensory table which will be loved by the University's youngest Bobcats for years to come.
