Redmond Community Child Care opened its doors in 1994 as a product of collaboration between business and service organizations. It began with a committee whose mission was to study the current and future childcare needs in the Redmond community. On the committee were representatives from businesses, early childhood education programs, Childcare Resources and Referral services, community service organizations, Redmond High School, the local hospital, the city of Redmond and many volunteers. The results indicated a great need for high-quality, affordable, flexible, childcare for children.

RCCC has grown and continued to successfully operate as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, state certified & licensed child care and preschool facility. The center operates primarily on funds from enrollment tuition, grants, and donations. Families of all economic levels are served at RCCC. There are programs available to accommodate working families, teen-parents families attending classes, families of school-age children, and families seeking a learning environment for their preschooler or toddler. Today RCCC is the only childcare center in the area which offers care for infants and toddlers, and which offers care to children on a drop-in as needed basis.

RCCC works directly with Redmond High School, providing an accredited practicum teacher internship, the School-to-Work program, and the Leadership Class. Each school year over 20 students pass through our doors; offering their assistance and energy.

The center was originally licensed to house 49 children at one time, but after a reconstruction project performed in 2007, it can now enroll up to 70 children. There are further reconstruction plans for 2008 year, at that time a school age center could be certified to increase enrollment to 85. RCCC owns a van for before and after-school transportation, and for class field trips. RCCC facilities are currently on the Redmond High School campus, and within easy walking distance to the Cascades Swim Center and Fair Haven Park.

The Director, Chaundi Laybourn, has a degree in Early Childhood Education, and in the past has worked for the Redmond School District as a Family Access Network Advocate, Director at Bend’s Munchkin Manor, Early Childhood Coordinator at Mt. Hood Head Start, and served on the board of directors of another non-profit child care center for several years. She brings a wealth of experience and energy to the Redmond Community Child Care center.