One Step Learning Opportunities Centre

Our Story Literacy and brain development are crucial globally starting from early childhood. Over 40 years ago the founders of One Step Learning began advocating for early childhood literacy in Calgary and Edmonton after immigrating from Ghana. With support from a Canadian couple they enrolled their children in licensed daycare despite high costs and minimal subsidies. They saw the benefits of early literacy when their children quickly developed. They promoted these ideas especially within African immigrant communities who often kept children at home due to daycare expenses. Government subsidies now reduce daycare costs lessening the need for such advocacy in Canada. In 2019 after visiting their hometown of Entumbil Ghana the founders assessed the community's needs with town representatives and donated part of their property to create an early childhood education facility for 30 years rent-free. One Step Learning Opportunities Centre (OSL) was incorporated in Alberta Canada to connect with supporters of early childhood learning. OSL obtained charitable status from the Canada Revenue Agency in August 2020 enabling it to issue tax credit receipts for donations. A daycare for children aged 0-6 started in Entumbil in October 2021. Support from various collaborators for the daycare has greatly impacted the community especially children girls and women. OSL appreciates this support and seeks additional collaborators for sustainability over the next two years. For more details see our 2024 Financial Statements and 2025-2029 Strategic Business Plan. Learn more: www.onesteplearning.org Mission Provide affordable early childhood education to rural Entumbil Ghana community and towns by partnering with Canadians and others who support childhood charitable causes. Vision To prepare children ages 0-6 to be proficient bilinguals in both English and the local language using STEAM concepts and ensure their readiness for elementary school. Impact Literacy devel