New children's center opens
Issue date: 4/17/09 Section: News
Many visitors to the new center's open-house recalled fond memories of Greathouse and her legacy at MC. In 1985, she assisted the college in funding its first children's center, which was much smaller, containing only two classrooms as part of the health sciences division. It was only capable of handling up to 52 children, three days a week.
Stotts said that Greathouse would often have lunch, go trick-or-treating and share her smile and hugs with the children. She also donated most of the playground equipment that is still in use at the new center. Greathouse passed away in 2001.
"The purpose of the HLGCC is to provide a safe and wonderful healthy environment for each child we have here," Stotts said.
According to a press release, the Greathouses have donated to need-based community projects for decades, but Stotts said this was the first building named in honor of Mrs. Greathouse. Her legacy is recognized with a picture and plaque in the main entrance foyer at the new building.
The new children's center operates on a full-time, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday basis, with the exception of holidays observed at MC. It is fully licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Stotts said she will hire additional staff over the next few months as it progresses towards full capacity. There is currently a waiting list to enroll new children, but students, employees and the community are encouraged to call (432) 685-4574 for more information.
Stotts said that Greathouse would often have lunch, go trick-or-treating and share her smile and hugs with the children. She also donated most of the playground equipment that is still in use at the new center. Greathouse passed away in 2001.
"The purpose of the HLGCC is to provide a safe and wonderful healthy environment for each child we have here," Stotts said.
According to a press release, the Greathouses have donated to need-based community projects for decades, but Stotts said this was the first building named in honor of Mrs. Greathouse. Her legacy is recognized with a picture and plaque in the main entrance foyer at the new building.
The new children's center operates on a full-time, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday basis, with the exception of holidays observed at MC. It is fully licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Stotts said she will hire additional staff over the next few months as it progresses towards full capacity. There is currently a waiting list to enroll new children, but students, employees and the community are encouraged to call (432) 685-4574 for more information.
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