History
History After World War II, members of the Junior League sought new ways to serve the community. An advisory committee of fifty-two educators, scientists, artists, government officials and community leaders recommended working with children in creative fields to provide new interests, encourage talent, and foster understanding in a climate of common interest. Inspired by this idea, the Junior League invited the Art League of the East Bay and the East Bay Children's Theatre to join them in exploring the concept of establishing a new center for children. In 1949 these three groups began an extensive study to determine the needs and goals of a