Aspen Center For Child Development

A program of OUR Center, offering year-round, early care and education for children from all income levels in and around the Longmont area.

A Place to Learn, Grow & Belong

At Aspen Center, we believe childhood is a time of wonder, relationship, and discovery. We create spaces where children are listened to, cared for, and invited to explore the world around them. From infancy through preschool, our work is grounded in the belief that learning grows through connection, curiosity, and meaningful experiences.

Family Resources

Current families

Find calendars, forms, handbook information, updates, and the resources families use throughout the year at Aspen Center.

New to Aspen Center

Future Families

Explore tuition, virtual tours, classroom details, and thoughtful next steps for families getting to know Aspen Center.

enrollment

Explore Enrollment

Learn about our programs, tuition, and enrollment process, and take the next step toward becoming part of Aspen Center.

How Children Learn At Aspen Center

STEAM Learning Through Curiosity, Play, & Discovery

At Aspen Center, science, building, art, movement, and discovery are woven through everyday play. Across every classroom, children learn through hands-on experiences that honor their natural curiosity and growing ideas.

Science & Discovery

Children ask questions, observe, experiment, and begin to understand how the world works.

Problem Solving

Children build focus, patience, perseverance, and confidence as they create, test, and try again.

Creativity & Expression

Art, storytelling, music, and making give children many ways to share ideas and imagination.

Connection & Care

Children learn alongside caring adults and peers, practicing cooperation, kindness, and shared learning each day.

For Educators

Teacher Resources

Helpful tools, calendars, forms, and everyday resources for the educators who care for children each day at Aspen Center.

Learning Together

Educational Pathways

Explore internships, practicum experiences, and learning pathways for future educators growing alongside our community.

Our Careers

Work & Grow With Us

Discover meaningful work in a place where relationships, curiosity, and care guide each day. Explore open roles and grow with us.

From Our Community

The Voices of Aspen Center

"We LOVE the Aspen Center! We tried out several other schools for our foster child, all of which were unable to fully attend to his needs. We are so lucky to have become a part of the Aspen center community and are blown away at the progress our child has made since starting at Aspen. We believe that all of our child's major milestones in potty training, speech, behavior, and socialization were made possible by the staff's knowledgeable and heartfelt work. We appreciate the incredible attention our child receives and the staff's deep commitment to his growth and development."

"I feel incredibly thankful to be part of a workplace that cares both its community and its employees. The 75% employee tuition discount for my child has made a meaningful difference for my family’s life. It has given us the opportunity to bring him into a nurturing environment where he is supported encouraged and able to grow that means so much to us as parents. Being able to invest in his early development and watch him work towards important milestones is something we deeply cherish. Knowing that I work for a place that not only supports my professional growth but my family’s well-being fills me with so much appreciation and pride."

"Interning with the Aspen Center was such an amazing experience. The staff and families make the center such a welcoming place. I loved how hands-on everything was and how I was constantly learning alongside the kids. The weekly meetings made it easy to connect with the other interns and learn more about the Reggio approach. Working closely with Holli as my mentor was extremely helpful. Her feedback and support throughout the semester helped me gain confidence and great insight into working with the children. Overall, I had such a great time working with the Aspen Center and am grateful to have the opportunity to stay on as a sub while I’m still in Colorado."

The Heart of Our Work