Aspen Center for Child Development is a downtown Longmont early childhood program operated as part of the OUR Center, providing year‑round care and early learning for children from infancy through preschool.



Aspen Center serves families in the Longmont community with year‑round early care and education from infancy through preschool. The program is run as part of the OUR Center and is located in downtown Longmont.
The program uses a Reggio Emilia–inspired, emergent curriculum that emphasizes learning through play, curiosity, and relationships. Classrooms support social‑emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development and use documentation and observation to shape learning experiences.
Aspen Center meets Colorado licensing standards, holds a Level 4 Colorado Shines rating, and follows Teaching Strategies Gold/Creative Curriculum practices. The center offers tuition support pathways including income‑based tuition, Colorado UPK, and acceptance of CCAP assistance. It also provides educator pathways and practicum opportunities in partnership with local colleges and teacher‑education programs.
Up to 8 infants with 2 full-time teachers and a part-time community support teacher. A nurturing space centered on responsive care, early connection, and each child’s individual rhythms.
A multi‑age classroom that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and school readiness through hands‑on projects and play.
Up to 12 toddlers with 2 full-time teachers and a part-time community support teacher. A classroom where friendships, curiosity, and confidence grow through play.
Up to 16 children in the back classroom and 13 in the front classroom, each with 2 full-time teachers. Children build creativity, collaboration, and readiness for the next steps of school.
Up to 8 children with 2 full-time teachers. Children grow in independence, movement, communication, and confidence through daily exploration.
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