CHILDRENS GARDEN EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC
EIN 45-3166480 · Child Day Care (P33)
What they do
The Childrens Garden Early Learning Center is Designed to Meet The Early Care and Educational Needs for Children Ages 6 Weeks Through Their 8th Birthday. Serving Up to 70 Children On A Full or Part Time Basis Through Early Head Start, Universal Preschool, CCAP, Summer and Other Programs. The Centers Educational Philosophy is Based On The Best Practices of Early Care and Education Which Recognize The Uniqueness of Each Child and Family Who Enter Our Center to Give Them The Opportunity to Bloom and Grow! We Aim to Provide High Quality Care and Education In A Safe and Nurturing Environment: Encouraging Curiosity, Exploration, Learning and Growth Within A Culture of Respect for Individuals and Families.
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They name their leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.
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VERONICA VASQUEZASSISTANT DIRECTOR (FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE YEAR)
DENAYEA MARTINEZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
MARIA VASQUEZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (INCOMING)
ANAHI ARROYOBOARD MEMBER
ANDREA BENTON-MAESTASBOARD MEMBER
ANITA SALAZAR-MARTINEZBOARD MEMBER
ANNA WALKERBOARD PRESIDENT (OUTGOING)
KASSIOPEIA SMITHBOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING)
LAURA SCHELLBOARD VICE PRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2012
- Location
- 1304 San Juan Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
- County
- Alamosa
- In care of
- Laura Schell
- Primary officer
- Laura Schell, Board of Directors
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- NTEE classification
- Child Day Care (P33)
- IRS tax category
- Child Day Care