They are the workforce and the leaders of tomorrow, gaining an early learning experience that will prepare them to overcome the challenges and solve the problems that confront the world in the 21st century. Endlessly curious, creative, and inventive, they are developing the vital next-generation skills that foster lifelong success. And yes – any child can become a Collab Kid.
Collaborative for Children is passionate about empowering families and teachers with the tools to ensure that every child has the best early learning opportunities to thrive in an ever-changing 21st-century world. Collab Kids have those tools. They are ready for the future and all of its possibilities.
A Collab Kid is a child who is ready for the future. Through Collaborative for Children’s programs, children gain:
– Certified ECE curriculum that builds cognitive and emotional skills
– Play-based learning that encourages curiosity and creativity
– STEAM-focused activities that develop problem-solving and innovation
– Support for families to extend early childhood education at home
– Access to Centers of Excellence that model high-quality child care environments
Every child has the potential to become a Collab Kid—ready to lead, learn, and succeed.
Our programs are designed to prepare children for the 21st century. We use:
– The “I Wonder” Curriculum to foster inquiry and engagement
– Centers of Excellence to deliver consistent, high-quality early learning
– Digital tools and mobile classrooms to reach families where they are
– Dual-generation learning to support both children and caregivers
All programs and child care centers supported by Collaborative for Children follow:
– Texas Rising Star and national accreditation standards
– Certified ECE training and curriculum for educators
– Health and safety protocols to ensure secure learning environments
We help child care centers become Centers of Excellence through:
This ensures every center delivers consistent, high-quality early education.
We drive excellence through:
– Ongoing educator coaching and training
– Family engagement and feedback
– Data-driven improvements to curriculum and delivery
Q: What is a Collab Kid?
A: A Collab Kid is a child who is confident, curious, and ready for the future—thanks to early learning experiences supported by Collaborative for Children.
Q: How can I help my child become a Collab Kid?
A: Use our home-based learning tools, find a certified child care center, or visit a Center of Excellence near you.
Q: What is the “I Wonder” Curriculum?
A: It’s a certified ECE (early childhood education) curriculum that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and emotional growth.
Q: How can I support Collab Kids as a donor?
A: Great question. Your timely donation helps bring early learning to more children across the Greater Houston TX area..
Sign Up for the Collab Newsletter to Stay InformedIn addition to cognitive skills, our programming also centers on the next-generation skills that will be needed for next-generation jobs. At the core, we believe a Collab Kid should embody five key attributes:
By embracing those attributes, and taking full advantage of the innovative early childhood education resources we provide, Collab Kids are ready to face the future with confidence, character, and the belief that nothing is beyond their reach.
