The Gardner Granny home was the first home built to house the children.  The 2,700 square foot building served as the first permanent home for the children.  It is located within the secure grounds of the Daisy Centre and School campus.

 

Cindy and Reed Gardner, of Farmington Utah, were the primary inspiration behind the construction of the orphan home.  Their determination and skill culminated in the expedited completion of a place where orphaned children can find peace and safety and a sense of family as they gain their education.​

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Besides their behind-the-scenes work to finance the construction, the Gardners, along with members of their family and devoted circle of friends, were able to participate in the actual construction of the home.

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When the home was finally built, painted, tiled and furnished, the children entered with reverence and excitement. The first night the children slept in their new home, they slumbered under new sheets and quilts, gathered and sewn by Cindy herself. On each pillow was a gift-wrapped package of new pajamas for each of the children. For most of these children it was their first experience sleeping in an actual bed. We lost our dear friend Cindy Gardner on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014.