Collaborative for Children Delivers Proven Early Childhood Solutions
– Centers of Excellence that model mind enriching child care
– Certified ECE training and curriculum for educators and providers
– Family engagement programs like Parents as Teachers
– Mobile learning labs like the Collab-Lab and STEAM Shuttle
– Business development support for child care center owners
Our multi-generation approach supports both children and their caregivers, ensuring long-term success.
We use proven innovative programs to bring learning to life:
– Collab-Lab and STEAM Shuttle deliver hands-on STEAM and literacy experiences to underserved communities
– Real-time data tracking helps us measure child development and program success
– Digital tools and coaching support educators and center directors
We ensure exceptional safety and quality through:
– Certified early childhood educators
– Health and safety compliance with state and national standards
– Ongoing professional development for staff and providers
– Child care providers improve quality, grow their business, and earn recognition.
– Educators gain tools and training to deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning.
– Parents receive support to bring early education into the home.
– Donors and backers see measurable outcomes in school readiness and community transformation.
Q: What is a Center of Excellence?
A: A Center of Excellence is a certified child care center that meets high standards in education, safety, and family engagement.
Q: How do I become a Center of Excellence?
A: Contact us for an assessment. We’ll guide you through every step of the process.
Q: How does Collaborative for Children support families?
A: We offer programs like “Parents as Teachers” and mobile learning labs that bring education into the home.
Q: What makes this different from traditional daycare?
A: Our focus is on long-term child development, not just supervision. Our early childhood programs are research-based and future-focused.
We are committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for children by fostering a learning environment that encourages growth from their first step on the path to tomorrow. By providing critical resources for business development, family engagement, and support for educators, we are putting the dreams of a lifetime within children’s grasp.
Using a dual-generation approach, our family support specialists work with parents and caregivers to strengthen the parent-child relationship. This collaborative effort seeks to ensure that 90 percent of them apply our skills and practices so children have the skills not only to be ready for school but also to succeed in the 21st-century workplace.
Collaborative for Children’s mentors guide early child care education professionals in the use of data-driven metrics and results that focus on achieving positive outcomes. The goal is to assure that 70 percent of children demonstrate growth toward school readiness.
Our business development department and its business specialists support child care center directors and owners in creating viable business practices that sustain enrollment, child attendance, and teacher retention. Learn more about our Business Accelerator program.
Our Centers of Excellence use a 21st-century learning framework grounded in a comprehensive research-based curriculum (I Wonder!, 2020 Frog Street, Neuhaus, Prelude Music, CD, and C-STEM) that supports our dedication to preparing children for school and giving them every opportunity for lifelong success.