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Mission, Philosophy, Approach

Mission: Aspen Center for Child Development is a leading provider of daycare, preschool, and school readiness programs that enhance the social, intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being of children from families of all income levels in and around the Longmont community, as well as to support parents working toward self-sufficiency.

Philosophy: We believe in providing quality services by fostering family and staff partnerships. Together, we work with each child as an individual, and encourage families to contribute to their child/children's goals. This collaboration between families and staff creates a supportive framework for success. We believe in and promote respect for children, families, and staff.

Approach: Aspen Center for Child Development focuses on individualized development of the “whole child,” which includes gross motor and fine motor, language and literacy, sensory, art, music, and social-emotional domains.

Our academic practices follow the Creative Curriculum® – a research-based preschool program utilized by the St. Vrain Valley School District. This curriculum has been proven to set up an environment that is developmentally appropriate and stimulating for each age level. It is based on the belief that young children learn best by doing and through hands-on experiences. By following this program, we work hand-in-hand with the St. Vrain Valley School District to ensure that Aspen Center graduates are more than ready to enter kindergarten.  

In addition to academics, Aspen Center for Child Development offers a variety of activities, including purposeful play, in and out of classroom fieldtrips, and other creative programs, which help children to learn and grow.

   Longmont Daycare and Preschool by Aspen Center for Child DevelopmentLongmont Daycare and Preschool by Aspen Center for Child Development 

Photos by Joshua Buck/Consortium Productions


Aspen Center for Child Development is located at 501 5th Avenue in Longmont

For more information or to schedule a visit, please Contact Us or call 303-772-4320

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Hospitality Center
(Food Program)

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250 3rd Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-772-1342
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Free breakfast weekdays (9:30-10:30) and free hot lunch 7 days/week (11:30-1:00). Food pantry distributes food via voucher system to residents of the St. Vrain Valley. Donations of food and personal care items are accepted at this facility.
Hours 8:00 to 5:00 weekdays.
Warming Center
(temporary emergency shelter in severe winter weather)

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501 5th Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-772-5529 Ext. 248
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Temporary, nighttime shelter, meals, and referrals for adults who are homeless in severe winter weather (when temperature is 30 degrees or below and wet).
Hours 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Intake Office/Administration
(Basic Needs)

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303 Atwood St.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-772-5529
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Staff and volunteers provide food vouchers, rent and utility assistance, local transportation, minor medical prescriptions, emergency shelter referrals, budget counseling, and agency information. The Volunteer Program Office coordinates volunteer needs for all facilities. Donations of cash and gift cards are accepted at this facility.
Hours 8:00 to 4:00 weekdays.
Child Care Center
(Infant, Toddlers, Pre-School, and Pre-K Programs)

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501 5th Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-772-4320
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High-quality childcare and preschool education is provided for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Fees based on parent income. Capacity is 60 children. Qualistar certified.
Hours 6:30 to 5:30 daily.
Clothing Bank
(Clothing & Household Items)

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50 E. Rogers Rd.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-772-7773
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Clothing and household items are distributed to St. Vrain residents Monday, Wednesday, & Friday mornings. Donations of clean items in good repair are accepted 8:00 to noon Mon.-Sat. (no toys, books, or large furniture/appliances, please)
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