Davis Street opens Ashland Roots child development center with HARD

Davis Street and the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District opened the Ashland Roots Child Development Center in Ashland on Aug. 5, 2026. The new center expands early childhood education and child care access for local families and is now accepting enrollment applications.

Why it matters: - The Ashland Roots Child Development Center adds new child care capacity for families in the Ashland community. - The opening expands access to early childhood education and care through Davis Street’s Children’s Services network. - The new center is part of a broader effort to strengthen community services for local families.

What happened: - Davis Street and the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District celebrated the grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Ashland, Calif., on Aug. 5, 2026. - The Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the ceremony. - Community leaders, partners, staff, families and local residents attended the event. - Davis Street said the center is its newest child development center.

The details: - The Ashland Roots Child Development Center joins Davis Street’s network of early learning programs. - Davis Street operates two additional child development centers serving children and families in the community. - Davis Street’s Children’s Services programs are designed to provide educational experiences that support child development and help families access reliable child care resources. - The center was made possible through a partnership between Davis Street and HARD. - The ribbon cutting included remarks from community partners, a ceremonial ribbon cutting and tours of the new facility. - Davis Street said the center is now accepting enrollment applications. - Families interested in child care are invited to apply.

Between the lines: - The partnership with HARD signals a local strategy to combine nonprofit and parks-and-recreation resources to address family needs. - Davis Street is framing the opening as both an education investment and a community services expansion. - CEO Daniel Johnson said the center reflects Davis Street’s commitment to supportive environments where children can learn, grow and thrive while families get needed resources.

What's next: - Davis Street will begin enrolling children and families at the new center. - The organization will continue operating its other child development centers and broader family support programs. - Families seeking child care can apply now through the Ashland Roots Child Development Center.

The bottom line: - Ashland Roots gives Davis Street and HARD a new foothold for early childhood care in Ashland, with enrollment now open and community demand likely to shape its next phase.