Eldora Children's Center

06/01/2026

⛳️🏌️‍♂️ What a great day at our 2nd Annual Driving Fore Daycare Golf Fundraiser this past Saturday!

We had 14 teams join us for a fun-filled day of golf, community, and support for Eldora Children’s Center. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated, volunteered, donated, and helped make this event a success.

A special thank-you goes to former board members Rocky and Emily for their hard work and dedication in organizing this fundraiser. We truly appreciate all the time and effort they put into making the event possible! 💛

We would also like to recognize our generous hole sponsors:
Kelsey’s Pub, Hardin County Savings Bank, Brown-Hurst Insurance, NAPA, Lavelle Lawncare, Ryan Mesch Cattle Co., Ali Nelson Photo Design, Anchored Family Dental, Pines Pub, Iron Garage Fitness, Pine Lake Tree Services, Oakridge Real Estate, Members1st Community Credit Union, D&B Agro Systems, and TFD Photo & Film.

And thank you to our raffle prize donors:
PSB Realty, Opalane Boutique, Kelley Farmacy, MercyOne Air Med, Hardin County Public Health, Hy-Vee, Norby’s, City of Eldora, and Green Belt Bank & Trust.

The support of our local businesses and community continues to make a difference for the children and families we serve. Thank you for helping us build a brighter future for child care in Hardin County! ❤️

05/06/2026

Don’t miss out on our Flower Power Fundraiser! 🌸🌼
Get your orders in by May 15 and help support our program while bringing some beautiful blooms to your home.

Order today and help us grow! 🌱

🌼 Help Us Grow a New Playground! 🌼

Eldora Children’s Center is excited to partner with Flower Power Fundraising again to help raise money for a new playground at our facility!

When you shop for flowers, bulbs, and garden gifts through our online store, 50% of every purchase goes directly toward playground equipment, fencing, and safe surfacing for our kids.

🌷 Beautiful flowers
🌱 Easy online ordering
🌷 Shipped directly to your home
🌱 A playground our children will enjoy for years

Shop Here 👉🏻: http://EldoraChildrensCenterInc.fpfundraising.com
📅 Fundraiser runs through May 15, 2026
📦 Orders begin shipping in April

Thank you for helping us grow a safe, fun place for our children to play, explore, and thrive! 💛

04/18/2026

We are incredibly excited to share that Eldora Children’s Center has been awarded a $17,500 grant from the Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation for our playground project! 🎉

This funding will go directly toward a new playground structure and fall surfacing at our new location—creating a safe, engaging outdoor space for the children in our care to explore, grow, and play for years to come.

We are so thankful to Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation for continuing to invest in local organizations that serve our community. 💛

Stay tuned as we continue making progress on our playground project—we can’t wait to share more updates!

03/09/2026

What a night! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who came out for Trivia Night this past weekend to support Eldora Children’s Center! It was an evening full of laughter, great teams, and incredible community support. Be sure to check out the group photos from the night! 📸

Because of you, Saturday’s events raised $5,120 for our playground project! 🛝💛

🎟️ 50/50 Raffle Pot: $5,960
🥳 Congratulations to David Donnelly, who won $2,980!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the night possible:

• Happenings for providing the event space
• Clare’s Tenderloins for the delicious food truck
• Lance Harding for keeping the trivia fun, competitive, and entertaining all night
• And the many local businesses and community members who donated raffle items:

Matt's Refinishing
Eldora Chiropractic Center
Chellsey's Creations
Tranquil Elements
Opalane Boutique
Anderson & Floyd Dentistry
A Cut Above
Emma Chase w/ Altar Media
Eldora Hardware
Fareway Stores – Eldora
Hy-Vee
Love a Latte
Norby's
Panda One
Subway
Sunshine Cafe
Member's 1st Community Credit Union
Rejuvenate Salon & Spa
Nails by Madisun

We are so thankful for this amazing community and the support you continue to show Eldora Children’s Center and the families we serve. 💙

03/06/2026

🎟️ Trivia Night Fundraiser for our Playground Project!
Raffle items pictured in the comments 👇

Even if you're not participating in Trivia Night, you're still welcome to stop in, grab some food, and enter our Basket Raffle!

We’ll have some amazing raffle prizes to choose from.

Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ Purchase raffle tickets at the event
2️⃣ Look through the prize items available
3️⃣ Place your tickets in the bucket for the prize you want to win

Love one prize? Put all your tickets in that bucket!

Want to try for several prizes? Spread your tickets across multiple baskets!

🎉 Winners will be drawn after Trivia Night concludes.
You do not need to be present to win — we will track ticket numbers and contact winners if they’ve already left.

🍽 Clare’s Tenderloins from Marshalltown will also be on site, so come grab a sandwich, enjoy a drink, and support a great cause!

📍 Happenings – Steamboat Rock
📅 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 5-7 PM

All proceeds support the Eldora Children’s Center Playground Project.

Thank you for helping us build an amazing space for our kids to play! 💛

03/02/2026

Eldora, are you ready?! Join us for an evening of fun, prizes, and BIG community impact — all while supporting Eldora Children’s Center and our future playground project! 🛝💛

🧠 TRIVIA NIGHT
📅 Saturday, March 7 @ Happenings in Steamboat Rock
⏰ Trivia starts at 5:00 PM
Grab your friends and come ready to compete!

🎟️ CASH RAFFLE DRAWING – happening that same night after trivia!
💵 Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50
💰 The jackpot keeps growing with every ticket sold!
You do NOT need to be present to win!

Every ticket sold and every trivia team signed up helps us get closer to a safe playground space for our kids. ❤️

Help us spread the word! Share this post, tag your trivia crew, and let’s pack the house!

Want raffle tickets or to sign up a trivia team?
👉 https://form.jotform.com/252926029267059
👉 [email protected]

02/13/2026

🎉🧠 TRIVIA NIGHT FOR A CAUSE! 🧠🎉

Laugh, compete, and show off your random knowledge… all to help build a NEW playground for our center's kids! 🛝

Grab your team & sign up NOW! 📝
https://form.jotform.com/252926029267059

02/13/2026

🎉 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser for ECC’s Future Playground! 🌳🛝

At Eldora Children’s Center, we know that play isn’t “just play.” It’s how children build strength, confidence, friendships, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Outdoor play supports physical development, social-emotional growth, language skills, and even early academic success.

Right now, we’re working to raise funds for a playground at our new location — a safe, engaging space designed for the children we serve each day. And you can help make it happen.

🎉 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser
One winner takes home 50% of the total jackpot.
The other 50% goes directly toward building our new playground.

📅 Drawing: March 7th at 7 PM
📍 Happenings – Steamboat Rock
💵 $10 each or 6 for $50
(You do not need to be present to win!)

If you believe in investing in children, in strong starts, and in giving kids in Hardin County the outdoor space they deserve — this is a simple way to make a meaningful impact.

Reach out to an ECC family, employee, or board member - message us here - or email [email protected] to grab your tickets! Let’s grow something wonderful together 💚🌞

01/20/2026

🌼 Help Us Grow a New Playground! 🌼

Eldora Children’s Center is excited to partner with Flower Power Fundraising again to help raise money for a new playground at our facility!

When you shop for flowers, bulbs, and garden gifts through our online store, 50% of every purchase goes directly toward playground equipment, fencing, and safe surfacing for our kids.

🌷 Beautiful flowers
🌱 Easy online ordering
🌷 Shipped directly to your home
🌱 A playground our children will enjoy for years

Shop Here 👉🏻: http://EldoraChildrensCenterInc.fpfundraising.com
📅 Fundraiser runs through May 15, 2026
📦 Orders begin shipping in April

Thank you for helping us grow a safe, fun place for our children to play, explore, and thrive! 💛

11/07/2025

We’re so grateful to Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation for their generous $3,000 donation which will support plans for our future playground at Eldora Children’s Center! 💚🛝
Their mission to strengthen and empower youth and families aligns beautifully with our own mission, and their support helps us continue creating a safe, fun, and inspiring space where local children can learn, play, and grow every day. 🌳
From all of us at ECC—staff, families, and little ones alike—thank you for your support!