What We Do
The Lighthouse for Children facility (LFC), located in downtown Fresno, is a centralized hub of initiatives, services, and training spaces supporting young children and their families. Community partners offer families a learning environment where they feel safe, supported, and prioritized.
The facility is owned by First 5 Fresno County (F5FC) and the services are operated by its partners. Please note that the LFC facility does not directly provide services or employment. If you need assistance with LFC programs or employee verifications, please reach out to the LFC partners or tenants directly.
Lighthouse for Children, Inc.
Separately, F5FC created the Lighthouse for Children, Inc., a 501 3(c) non-profit, in order to build the LFC facility. The facility has been in operation for 10 years and now the non-profit entity exists, separate from the facility, to start and continue innovative partnerships for Fresno County including the founding of the Fresno County Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Learn more about our parent organization, First 5 Fresno County, on their official website.
Our Facility
This three-story community building houses the Child Development Center, the Community Learning Center, conferencing, office space for community agencies, and First 5 Fresno County’s administrative offices.
The first floor has a quality 5-star Child Development Center that cares for children 6 weeks old to 5 years of age and includes a beautiful natural playground.
The second floor houses the offices of First 5 Fresno County, Fresno Superintendent of Schools, & Simpson Speech and Language and the Community Learning Center.
The third floor houses the FRIENDS Program. Meeting and conferencing space are available for rent to partners or agencies seeking a suitable venue.
Reserve a Space at the Lighthouse
For information on meeting space at the Lighthouse for Children facility, please email finance@first5fresno.org with the date, time, and anticipated attendance.
Our Leadership
Our History
Lighthouse for Children, Inc. leveraged the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program, which was established by Congress to spur revitalization efforts of low-income communities across the nation, to build out the state-of-the-art facility for children. The NMTC program provided financing assistance for constructing the Lighthouse for Children facility in Downtown Fresno which held its grand opening on April 24, 2015. Lighthouse for Children, Inc. is governed by a board that provides direction on activities and affairs.
Board of Directors
Board Meetings & Documents
Board meetings are public and are held on an as-needed basis. All meeting agendas are posted here 72 hours prior to each meeting. The public is encouraged to attend. If you need special accommodations to participate in a meeting, please contact us at least 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.
Upcoming Meetings
Upcoming Meetings to be Announced