Oregon Center
for Creative Learning
(OCCL)
Operating The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon and The Ivy School
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Oregon Center for Creative Learning (OCCL)
Operating The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon
and The Ivy School
The Oregon Center for Creative Learning (OCCL) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to helping all children learn and grow through creative play by empowering them and their families. Through operation of the Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon and eight Ivy School preschool campuses across the region, OCCL provides vital early learning opportunities. Recognizing that 90% of cognitive development occurs in the first six years of life, OCCL focuses on this critical period to shape a brighter future for our community. With a mission to address child care shortages in Southern Oregon, OCCL is dedicated to increasing access to early childhood education for all families.
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The Children’s Museum
of Southern Oregon
The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon, our flagship campus, includes over 10,000 square feet of indoor interactive exhibits over an acre of outdoors hands-on exhibits as well as dynamic programs designed to educate through play. By providing a space where children can engage with the world around them in meaningful ways, the museum supports the growth of imaginative minds and nurtures lifelong learners.
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The Ivy School
The Ivy School, an award- winning Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool committed to academic excellence through a child-centered approach. The school provides a nurturing environment that promotes critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and creativity. With a curriculum that integrates the arts, sciences, and humanities, The Ivy School helps students develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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