It seems like this time of year we all are super busy, trying to get everything done before the New Year. In an age of endless technology and always being plugged in, it can sometimes be difficult to take a step back and just have some fun. Here at ELV, one of our cornerstones is …
All areas of ELV’s work are held to higher standards, which come from not only within our organization but also from multiple entities who oversee child care regulations. In regard to our Quality Child Care Partnerships (QCCP) team, they are held to the Early Head Start (EHS) Performance Standards. These Performance Standards are mandated by …
Early Learning Ventures (ELV) was recently awarded a continuation grant from the Colorado Health Foundation for our Healthy Options for Preschoolers (HOP) program for another two years. HOP promotes healthy snack options for children and families. Children are introduced to new food items, and parents and child care providers are given resources such as recipes, …
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Everyone may define excellence a little bit differently. Some may use data to define excellence, while others may define excellence through more qualitative means—like seeing improvement in child language skills or a creating a less stressful work environment for our providers. But, more importantly, how does ELV drive for excellence? Our Client Support Team works …
Have a friend or colleague who could benefit from ELV services? Refer them to us, and you’ll be in the running for some of amazing prizes! For every child care provider you refer, you’ll receive one raffle ticket, in addition to one free month of CORE, ELV’s child management system. Join us on Halloween at …
Early Learning Ventures (ELV) is excited to once again be participating in Colorado Gives Day, presented by FirstBank on Tuesday, December 5th! Give back to Colorado’s youngest learners by donating to Early Learning Ventures. Schedule your donation early starting November 1st and then watch donations in real time by downloading the new Colorado Gives Day App. …
ELV recently hosted the “Coordinated Approaches To Child Health” (CATCH) training for our Early Head Start (EHS) partners in Mesa County. Utilizing Head Start standards for physical activity and nutrition, CATCH training supports early childhood educators and professionals in improving the quality of their care . CATCH introduces more 500 activities for children, which increase …
Coordinated Approaches To Child Health ELV Partner Training Read More »
This is the fourth blog based on the blog series about our Cornerstones. Being an Early Head Start grantee and a part of a diverse early childhood education (ECE) community, we have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of individuals every day. Each child has a unique story about his/her family and …
This blog is part 3 of a series of blogs based on our cornerstones. At its core, innovation is what makes humans different. Our minds our constantly thinking of new ideas and new ways to better improve our lives, although not many people tend to act on their innovative ideas. Here at ELV we …
For July, we are highlighting the Merage Foundations and Consolidated Investment Group cornerstone– We Create a Better World. Because ELV is a nonprofit, it may seem obvious that we work to create a better world. But, what makes us different from the 1.5 million nonprofits in the U.S that are also working to create a better …
