Ellen Thacher Children's Center, known as "Thacher", is part of Palo Alto Community Child Care. Thacher cares for children aged 2.5 years to kindergarten entry age, and has a one to six staff-to-child ratio. Lunch and snacks are served daily, while activities include walks to Mitchell Park, gardening projects and participation in a music program. Thacher is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Thacher is located on the grounds of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, but is a separate organization that is a part of the PACCC and is not religiously affiliated.