Ocracoke Child Care had to close in May, due to lack of teachers. Since that time, we’ve been working hard to move forward in hopes of being able to re-open in the future. We understand that there is important work to be done.

Serving on the Ocracoke Child Care Board of Directors are:

Mandi Cochran, Chairperson

Tyke Ely, Vice Chairperson

Leslie Monticone, Secretary

Bob Kremser, Treasurer

Mary Bryant

Doreen Gaskill

Krystine Hadley

Claire Senseney

DeAnna Locke , Director (not a board member) 

We are considering two very important aspects of Ocracoke Child Care as we continue with the long-held mission of this wonderful community resource. We want to preserve and maintain the infrastructure of the building and playground, and we hope to again provide relevant programming for children on the island. 

Today we gratefully received a check from Greg Honeycutt, representing the Ocracoke 5k/10k/ Half Marathon Race Committee. With the generous support of this island fundraiser, we will pay off the mortgage and own the Ocracoke Child Care building and property. Without the burden of making that monthly payment, we will be able to focus on maintenance, and implementing future activities at the center. 

As always, we rely on the support of our community, and we look forward to offering programs that will benefit the community in the near future.