OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Surfside Educational Academy in Oceanside is getting a multi-million dollar renovation and is one of the few schools still providing a Child Development Center for teen parents.

The school offers teen parents an opportunity to get a free public education while also offering on-site care for their child.

“When I came here to Surfside, I was terrified what students would think,” said Juliana Arispe.

Arispe had her son when she was 15-years old and said if it wasn’t for Surfside Educational Academy, she likely would have dropped out. The school allowed her to go back to school all while helping provide food and diapers and clothes and caring for her son during the school day.

“When we come to school, I walk in the door, I feel they’re family. I am welcome

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