CCLC at UCAR

Specialties

CCLC welcomes children of all abilities,

with the commitment to provide quality care and

education to each child. We believe every child is a

unique individual with varying needs, and we welcome

the diversity that brings to our centers. All children and

families deserve to be full members of their

communities, to have the opportunity for development

and learning, and to experience a sense of belonging.

CCLC at UCAR supports inclusion by providing

access to our world-​class curriculum programs,

embracing inclusive participation in our programs, and

offering support to our educators through training and

consultation by our Education and Inclusion Services

teams. Inclusion is not just a strategy for helping certain

children overcome challenges; inclusion is a way of life

at our center.

History

Established in 1969.

About KinderCare® Learning Centers — Founded in 1969.

For over 40 years, KinderCare Learning Centers have been a place where every child can learn, explore, and discover in a safe and nurturing environment in more than 1,300 community-​based centers. We lead the nation in accredited centers and are passionate about providing children a sense of discovery while preparing them for success in school and beyond.

Meet the Manager

Stephanie I.

Manager

As Center Director, Ms. Stephanie’s role is to create a safe, positive and enriched learning environment for the children in her care. She is devoted to the well being of everyone in her center. Ms. Stephanie grew up on a rural farm in Iowa where her family raised horses, played sports, and rode motorcycles. Caring for children has been a passion of hers all her life as she started babysitting at age 12. During college, she worked as a student athletic trainer and at a youth emergency shelter. In 2000, Ms. Stephanie received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Biology at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. After college, she worked in a child guidance center for physically and sexually abused children in Des Moines as a counselor. Volunteering for Americorps brought her out to Colorado in 2001. She worked with the Aspen Community School, Habitat for Humanity, Challenge Aspen, and the Buddy Program. After relocating to Boulder, she found CCLC.