Background Statement
Child care providers play a critical role in helping children learn and grow, but operating a child care business is more than caring for children. Providers must manage staff, finances, enrollment, regulations, and daily operations.
Founded in 2009, Early Learning Ventures helps providers navigate these responsibilities through technology, business tools, and individualized support. Today, ELV's model reaches thousands of providers nationwide, strengthening the child care programs that children and families depend on every day.
In 2015, ELV became an Early Head Start grantee, expanding its work to provide direct services for children and families. Today, ELV partners with 33 child care providers across six Colorado counties, serving more than 1,500 children each year through family-centered support.
What began as a local response to a community need has grown into a national network that equips providers with the tools and support they need to thrive. When child care businesses succeed, children, families, and communities benefit.