FSACC’s Capital Campaign
Building A Campus For The Next 50 Years
Purpose
This capital campaign has one purpose: to ensure FSACC has a safe, modern, and permanent campus that will serve children and families for generations to come.
At the heart of this campaign is a commitment to creating a campus that meets the highest standards of safety, accessibility, and care for every child and family we serve.
Ensuring safe environments in childcare is an investment in equity: it guarantees that every child, regardless of family income, has an equal opportunity to grow, learn, and reach their full potential.
With your support, we will transform the Center into a fully updated campus that includes:
Major seismic and structural upgrades to strengthen and future-proof the buildings
Modern fire safety systems, including sprinklers, updated alarms, and improved fire access
Replacement of aging utilities and mechanical systems
Roof and building envelope improvements for long-term durability
Full ADA accessibility throughout the campus
Updated, welcoming classrooms and learning environments designed for children’s development
Our Campaign Priorities
Why Now?
For more than 50 years, the Fairfax San Anselmo Children’s Center (FSACC) has been a cornerstone of our community, offering year-round quality early childhood education, after school care and family support regardless of a family’s ability to pay.
It is the only childcare and family program for low-income families in the Ross Valley and communities beyond. FSACC stands apart as a beacon of equity, inclusion and accessibility serving working families, single parents, and those most in need. The Center serves 100+ low income children each year - infants up through 5th grade. A safe environment is equity in action.
Today, through a transformative partnership with the Seiderman Legacy Children’s Fund (SLCF), FSACC has secured ownership of the property—creating a permanent home for the first time in its history.
This moment allows us to move from temporary facilities to a long-term campus designed for the future.
“Wonderful program, we’re so grateful, creates community for children and parents!”
- Infant Center Family
Who Are The Children And Families?
FSACC is a cornerstone of our community, caring for more than 100 children every day. Since our founding, we’ve supported over 6,000 children, 99% from low-income Marin County families striving to stay rooted in the place they call home. More than 75% of our families live in Ross Valley and nearby neighborhoods. Over half are led by single parents, and more than 75% of alumni are the first in their families to graduate from college. Your support fuels stability today and opportunity for tomorrow, helping children and families build a future that changes a family’s story for generations.
The Center has served nearly 6,000 children since its founding in 1973.
Why this Matters
For many children, our Center is the only consistent, secure place they know. With your support, we will renovate our new facility to meet modern seismic, fire, and ADA safety standards—creating classrooms and outdoor spaces where every child can learn and thrive, regardless of family income. Together, these improvements will create a campus that is safe, resilient, and built to serve the community for generations.
“In order for a child to thrive their family must thrive.”
- Ethel
Impact
FSACC is in a unique position. There are multiple pathways to success for families and we are part of the pathway to each family’s ability to thrive. Each day at the Fairfax-San Anselmo Children’s Center we successfully provide:
Quality care and education for 100+ children, 400+ meals, and transportation for 65 school age children from local school sites to the Center.
Tranforming Lives, Strengthing Community
Our 2025 family survey reported:
Our latest family survey shows high satisfaction and positive impact. Nearly all families reported being very satisfied with our services, and almost every parent said their children are happy in our program. The vast majority shared that our childcare services made it possible for them to keep their jobs, and most said it even allowed them to take on new employment opportunities.
FSACC has been a lifeline for our family- providing not just care, but community.”
- Preschool Family
Call To Action
Get Involved: Join Us In Building A Bright Future
Every day, we see our impact—children thriving, parents finding stability, and families gaining access to vital support. But as families’ needs grow more complex, we must go deeper.
County services are stretched thin, and the families we serve rely on us daily. They trust us to respond quickly, provide personalized support, and prevent short-term challenges from becoming long-term crises. From mental health and food insecurity to housing and job stability, these challenges are real and rising.
We believe our greatest opportunity—and responsibility—is to strengthen the support we provide. We are more than child care. We are a lifeline for families navigating today’s most pressing challenges.
Giving Opportunities
Make your gift go twice as far! Matching Funds-Make your gift go twice as far!
Leave a legacy. Naming and recognition opportunities are available for significant contributions.
Plan your impact. Multi-year pledges are welcome and make giving easier.
Every gift matters. Large or small, your support moves us closer to our goal.
We invite you to be part of this historic moment. Your gift will transform Deer Park into a permanent, thriving campus for children and families in Marin. Together, we can secure the future of FSACC and create a place where every child with their family belongs, learns, and thrives.
