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Aspen Center in the Spotlight
Elevate Society's View of Early Childhood
I discovered a hidden gem in the heart of
downtown Longmont: lush plants, natural light
pouring through large windows; colorful art and photos on walls ... no, it wasn’t a new coffee shop, but the Aspen Center for Child
Development housed in the old Post Office...
OUR Center: Paving the Road to Self-Sufficiency
Since 1986, OUR Center in Longmont (Outreach United Resource Center Inc.) has provided a "hand up, not a hand out" to families in the St. Vrain Valley who need a little extra support to become self-reliant. The pandemic declaration in early March 2020 caused a significant shift in how we...
Taking a Different Approach to Early Education
At the Aspen Center for Child Development, early education isn’t about shaping future citizens. It focuses on guiding children to be participating citizens today, and teaching them how to learn not what to learn. The early education setting serves ages six weeks to six years, and sits in...
Our Entire Community Benefits From Quality Early Education
For decades, research has shown that we all benefit from quality and affordable child care. According to the National Educational Association, children who have high quality early learning programs are more likely to be “kindergarten ready” when they start school, less likely to...
Meet Elizabeth Fannon of Longmont
I’ve been working in the field of early childhood education for more than half my life and feel privileged to be living my dream of working alongside children, families, and educators. As early as 5 years old I knew I wanted to be an, “ECE” teacher. Learning alongside early childhood...
Watch Our Video: Aspen Center Featured in the Downtown Longmont Business Spotlight
Watch Aspen Center’s featured video created in partnership with the Longmont Downtown Development Authority as part of the Strongmont Business Spotlight in May 2020. Join Elizabeth Fannon, Director of Aspen Center for Child Development, for a closer look inside our Downtown Longmont school and discover the warm, thoughtful environment where children learn, explore, and grow each day.