Growing Oaks Center
Located on the west side of Oregon State University (OSU), this center is operated through a contract with Oregon State University. The center’s primary function is to serve children of OSU students, faculty, and staff, but it also accepts community families when space is available.
Summary Information
Location: Growing Oaks is located behind the Environmental Protection Agency campus, west of 35th St on Jefferson Way. The center is a few blocks from the west side of the Oregon State University campus.
Capacity:
| Classrooms | Ages Served | Maximum Number of Children | Maximum Child:Teacher Ratio |
| Infants | 6 weeks-18 months old | 12 |
4:1 |
| Toddlers | 18-36 months old | 12 |
4:1 |
| Younger Preschool | 3-4 years old | 14 |
10:1 |
| Pre-K | 4-5 years old | 14 |
10:1 |
Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Available Schedules: For children of OSU students, Growing Oaks offers full or half-day care on a regular 2, 3, 4 or 5 day a week basis. For children of OSU faculty/staff and children of community members, Growing Oaks offers full or half-day care five days per week.
Contact Information:
Site Director: Melanie Peterson
Telephone: 541-737-7745
Fax: 541-737-7744
Email: growingoaks@corvallischildcare.org
Postal Address: 3731 Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97333
Licensing and Accreditation: Growing Oaks is licensed by the State of Oregon Childcare Division. It is also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Food Program: As with all CCCC Centers, Growing Oaks provides the USDA food program. Meals are prepared on-site.