History of ACPC

ACPC was established in 1968 as the first nonprofit child care center in Ames. A group of interested community members, including some members of the First Christian Church, worked for several years to get the project off the ground. The center started with 15 children (ages 3-5 years) and provided care for community children, but the majority of the parents were mothers on ADC. The First Christian Church offered use of its space. Since 1968, ACPC has grown steadily and increased sites as opportunities have arisen. ACPC currently provides care for 240 children at one of eight locations.

ACPC is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors which must include a majority of parents of children enrolled in the center at large. The Board members serve a three-year term and are involved in all facets of center life. The Board appoints an Executive Director to administer the center. Sue Wuhs is the Executive Director, Sandee Bodholdt is the Assistant Director and Marie Stensberg is the School-Age Coordinator.