Nonprofit leader Rose Padilla Johnson is a resident of San Leandro, California. For close to 30 years, Rose Padilla Johnson has led San Leandro-based Davis Street Community Center, Incorporated, providing critical support services like affordable childcare to area residents.
Every day, many parents are kept out of the workforce because they cannot afford quality childcare. Davis Street operates four centers that provide reliable and affordable childcare, enabling parents to get back to the workforce guaranteed the safety of their loved ones. One of these centers is the Jefferson Center in San Leandro, between Bayfair Mall and Jefferson High School.
Jefferson Center is open to children aged 2.9 to 12 years. It is licensed to care for 86 children a day. Childcare services are subsidized and applications are accepted all year round. The center prides itself on offering quality, age-appropriate enrichment activities, some of which include books and homework clubs. These programs are offered in a linguistically and culturally sensitive manner by specialized staff. Breakfast and lunch are also available.
On top of caring for children, Jefferson Center engages families through supportive services at its Family Resource Center stationed a mile away. Support includes food, job training and placement, clothing, and free medical care.
