OXNARD — We regretfully announce the termination of services by El Centrito Family Learning Centers, an organization that has been serving children and families in the city since 1992. Friday, November 9, 2018, will be our final day of operation.
A series of unfortunate events caused El Centrito to lose its critical source of funding from state government. Without these funds, we cannot operate the center.
El Centrito began in 1993 under Luann and Jesus Rocha who wanted to create a place where students of limited economic means could get a head start on their education.
We currently serve 80 children and are working with other agencies to place them. Our staff of 22, most of them pre-school teachers, will be laid off as of Friday, November 9, 2018. We are also working closely with teachers and other service providers to support their transition to new job opportunities.
For over 26 years, we operated a range of programs for children and families, including our flagship Family Literacy program, three licensed preschool programs, parent leadership and education programs, and an After School & Summer STEAM Academy.
We have been honored to serve the Oxnard community over these many years.