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GC4 Open House on Saturday, April 11

Current GC4 families, those on our waiting list, and members of the public are invited to tour the new facility!

GC4 Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting set for April 2

Donors and local leaders are invited to join us for a special launch event.

Garner Community Christian Child Care improves again, earning enhanced Iowa Quality for Kids (IQ4K®) rating

The recognition comes as GC4 is preparing to open a brand new, $4.1M building, becoming the largest child care center in Hancock County.

Garner Map Coloring Contest

From September - November 2025, we're inviting kids to color in a wacky map of Garner for a chance to win cool prizes!

Five Star Coop chips in with $2,500 campaign contribution

The New Hampton-based cooperative joins ag community in support of GC4.

Going, going, gone: JJ Wise gives $5,000 to GC4

The Klemme-based auctioneer joins a groundswell of local support for child care.

Landus supports rural Iowa families with a $5,000 donation to GC4

The agriculture solutions company is committed to investing in farming communities like Garner.

Seeking a full-time Assistant Teacher

Join our caring childcare family!

Hanson Family Foundation and MBT Bank gift a combined $35,000 to GC4

The organizations are committed to local impact through philanthropy and community investment.

Garner Chiropractic Center commits $10,000 to GC4 construction project

The health and wellness provider joins a groundswell of support from the medical community

Official Groundbreaking June 13, 2025!

We were shovel-ready to start construction on the new GC4 center!

Garner Dental Group joins GC4 campaign with $10,000 donation

The longtime GC4 supporter shares our commitment to serving families with quality care!

Hueneman Farms offers $10,000 in support of GC4 growth plan

We’re revved up and one step closer to our fundraising goal!

Tusha Farm Bureau Agency makes $10,000 gift to GC4

We’re grateful to Tim Tusha and his team for their support.

Lauren Hammitt Named Director of Garner Community Christian Child Care

A story about the announcement ran in this week's Garner Leader.

Weiland Farms makes $25,000 investment in the future of GC4

Led by GC4 Chairman of the Board of Directors, Weiland Farms is a long-time supporter of our mission!

Up 4 Celebrations donates $7,500 to GC4 capital project

This family-owned event center knows what it means to invest in their local community!

CLtel pledges $10,000 to GC4 expansion project

The local Fiber provider will help to power our growth with their generous donation!

GC4 welcomes Assistant Director Natalie Larson

She has already made a big impact in her short time with us!

Lauren H. celebrates 8 years with GC4!

We interviewed her to reflect upon this important milestone.

NEW Cooperative gives $10,000 to expand child care in Garner

They stopped by the site of the new building to deliver the check to GC4’s Assistant Director!

Plas-Tech Tooling supports GC4 with $25,000 donation

We’re grateful to GC4 board member Andrew Sonquist and his team for their contribution!

IMT Transport gives landmark $250,000 donation to GC4

The gift is one of the largest since GC4 launched its Capital Campaign.

Hancock County Foundation makes $50,000 gift to GC4

This is the largest grant in the Foundation's history.

Clear Lake Bank & Trust contributes $15,000 to GC4 growth

GC4 board member Andrew Sonquist posed with a big check to make it official!

Hancock County Economic Development consortium wins $1.8M grant

The funds will go toward supporting the expansion of GC4 and the construction of a new $3.9M center

Gold Eagle Cooperative invests $25,000 in GC4 child care initiative

GEC will be recognized as GC4 Patrons and will receive a bench in their honor.

We're hiring! Seeking an Assistant Director to join our team.

Be a part of a rapidly growing organization with competitive pay and benefits.

We're hiring Lead Teachers at GC4!

Lead your own classroom and grow your career with us.

Reliance State Bank provides $15,000 for GC4 capital campaign

They will be recognized as GC4 Partners on our donor wall!

Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics commits $10,000 to support GC4

We’re grateful for their contribution to support quality child care!

GC4 launches online store!!

The first item for sale is a festive Christmas ornament.

BMC Aggregates donates $5,000 worth of materials to GC4 construction

The 250 tons of base aggregate will help lay a foundation for the new building.

GC4 expansion highlighted on KIMT3 News

The Center will support working women and address the growing demand for child care in the Garner region.

Anonymous family foundation donates $20,000 to GC4 expansion

The family will be recognized as GC4 Partners (anonymously) on our donor wall.

Kinney Lindstrom Foundation donates $30,000 to GC4 expansion

The family will be recognized as GC4 Patrons and will receive a bench in their honor.

Halloween fun at GC4

Mythical unicorns, spooky skeletons, and more-cute-than-scary scarecrows were spotted around the Center!

Zrostlik Family and Stellar Industries pledge $750,000 to support GC4!

The major donation puts GC4 closer to reaching its first million-dollar milestone in the Capital Expansion campaign.

GC4 expansion featured in Mason City Globe Gazette

In a story published on October 3, Mason City Globe Gazette education reporter Ailis McCardle described plans underway for the expansion of GC4.

GC4 receives first corporate donation from Comm1 & Aureon

$500 charity grant will support construction of new facility

Announcing the launch of our Capital Expansion Campaign!

We’re finally ready for our biggest project yet: raising $3.9M to support the new GC4.

GC4 improves by participating in Iowa Quality for Kids (IQ4K®) program

GC4 has achieved a Level 1 Iowa Quality for Kids (IQ4K®) rating, which makes it eligible to receive a $1,600 monetary bonus. GC4 is committed to improving its quality and striving to achieve higher levels on the 5-point IQ4K® scale. To do this, the Center will support its teachers in gaining additional training hours and will work to establish broader partnerships with local community organizations.

Highlights from Summer 2024

Relive memories from Summer 2024 in this GC4 photo blog.

Garner Community Christian Child Care acquires site for new center

This marks the first step in a multi-year project to build a state-of-the art new facility to meet the growing demand for child care services in Hancock County. Construction of a 9,000 square-foot facility and two playgrounds will begin in Spring 2025, and the new center is expected to open in Summer 2026.

“We have so much going for us: A beautiful new building with modern amenities for children’s enrichment; expansive hours that provide parents with plenty of flexibility; a unique program guided by Christian values and teaching; and an enhanced stamp of quality approval from the State of Iowa!"

— Lauren Hammitt, Director, GC4

“Stellar is proud to be a long-term partner of GC4 with a vision of both supporting our business and growing our community. We look forward to walking side by side as GC4 expands.”

— Matt Schroeder, Vice President of Engineering Quality, Stellar Industries, Inc.

“Garner is growing! We offer plentiful jobs, great education, and new housing in a fun, safe, and affordable town. With this expansion of GC4, we will be able to offer high-quality child care to more than 100 children, opening new opportunities for more young families to join our community. It’s a win-win for everyone, and I’m proud to support the new facility.”

— Jim Collins, City of Garner Administrator (former)

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