Luke's Story

I was a single Mom when I attended UNI in 2008-2009. I was really excited when I found out that my son, Luke, then 3 years old could attend the UNI CDC because he was in Head Start and would be able to be with Head Start and non-Head Start kids plus there were some children from other countries and I loved the diversity. It was also very convenient to have him so close to campus.

Luke's teachers were amazing!! Luke was excited to go to school everyday and he was learning so much it was like the curriculum was designed especially for him. He also really enjoyed night daycare and it was very beneficial for me so I could study on campus or take a night class.

The summer of 2009 I had shoulder surgery and I couldn't drive for a month afterward. Candice, the CDC director, and Lisa, the Head Start worker, took turns picking Luke up from the CDC and bringing him home everyday! I don't know what I would've done without them. They went above and beyond what they had to do and they are greatly appreciated!

I really hope that other parents and children get to have the same experiences we did.

Sincerely,

April Murphy
former UNI CDC parent