ELV Spotlight: Early Connections

Early Connections Learning Centers (EC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, that has been delivering comprehensive early care and education services to young children from families of limited means since 1897. We are recognized statewide as a leader in early childhood education and serve children ages infant to 14 years in multiple locations and a variety of settings.
 
EC operates four full-day, year-round centers in El Paso County and three before and after school programs at Harrison School District Two schools. Our ELV Affiliates are licensed Family Child Care Providers that offer the same comprehensive, high quality early care and education in smaller, more intimate settings during regular, and in some cases, non-traditional hours such as evenings and weekends. EC also operates CourtCare for the Pikes Peak Region, a free drop-in facility for children whose families have court-related business.
 
Our student population is socio-economically and ethnically diverse. Approximately two-thirds of the families are single parent households. Almost 40% of EC children are from families eligible for the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP). This program is for families living at or below 185% of poverty and qualify for free or reduced-cost meals. Services are offered to families on a sliding fee scale based on income and family size.
 
EC has been a United Way partner agency since 1922 and is governed by a volunteer board of directors.  EC joined the ELV Alliance Model in January 2008.
 
Our mission: To provide high quality, comprehensive early care and education for ALL children.  Follow the link in order to learn more about Early Connections Learning Centers.

To learn more about Early Connections Learning Centers and other emerging Alliances, please visit us at Early Learning Ventures.