21st Century Skills Start in Early Childhood
Collaborative for Children prepares young learners with the skills they need to succeed in school, life, and the future workforce—starting in child care centers and at home.
Collaborative for Children prepares young learners with the skills they need to succeed in school, life, and the future workforce—starting in child care centers and at home.
Today’s children need more than just ABCs and 123s—they require critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and strong collaboration skills. Collaborative for Children supports child care centers and families in developing these essential skills through:
– Certified ECE training and curriculum grounded in research
– School-readiness tools that support emotional, cognitive, and social growth
– Dual-generation learning that empowers both children and caregivers
– Mentorship and coaching for early childhood educators
– Business development support for child care center owners
Our goal is to ensure that 85% of children demonstrate measurable growth in school readiness.
We use a 21st-century learning framework that includes:
– The “I Wonder!” curriculum, Frog Street, Neuhaus, Prelude Music, and C-STEM
– Digital tools and software to track child development and outcomes
– Mentor-led coaching for educators to apply data-driven practices
– Business Accelerator support to help child care centers grow sustainably
We support this growth through child care centers, home-based learning, and mobile classrooms that bring education to every neighborhood in the Houston area.
All programs and child care centers aligned with Collaborative for Children follow:
– Texas Rising Star and national accreditation standards
– Certified ECE curriculum and training
– Health and safety protocols to ensure secure, nurturing environments
Our step-by-step method helps child care centers become Centers of Excellence:
This approach ensures that all centers provide the same high-quality learning experience for every child.
We ensure quality through:
– Real-time data tracking of child progress
– Ongoing educator coaching and support
– Family engagement metrics to reinforce learning at home
Families learn how to support early childhood education at home with tools, coaching, and activities that build strong parent-child relationships.
Teachers receive training and mentorship to deliver engaging, future-focused lessons that prepare children for school and life.
Centers gain expert business support, curriculum coaching, and a proven roadmap to become high-quality, sought-after early learning providers.
Contact Us to Become a Center of ExcellenceCollaborative for Children provides innovative early learning resources that improve school-readiness skills. As the architects of opportunity, we are committed to giving children access to proven, data-driven services and programs that prepare them for a life of success and achievement. Our services include:
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.
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 85 percent of children demonstrate growth toward school readiness.
Our Centers of Excellence use a 21st-century learning framework grounded in a comprehensive research-based curriculum (I Wonder!, 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.
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.
Q: What are 21st-century skills in early childhood?
A: These include critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity—skills children need to succeed in school and the future workforce.
Q: How does Collab support child care centers?
A: We provide certified curriculum, educator training, business development, and mentorship to help centers become Centers of Excellence.
Q: Can parents use these tools at home?
A: Yes! We offer dual-generation learning resources that help parents support their child’s development at home.