Collaborative for Children

Our mission is to meaningfully improve the quality of early childhood education and care for Greater Houston's children.

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Our STEM Festival at Hermann Park is tomorrow! Enjoy hands-on STEM activities, fun take-home projects to keep children engaged this summer, and all your favorite carnival treats. Festivities kick off at 10am tomorrow. A big thank you to our friends at @Deloitte for their support!

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When children develop everyday life skills, they gain the confidence to navigate their new environment more easily and successfully. These simple routines help them feel capable, prepared, and ready to take on the school day.

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Do you know which skills matter most before the first day of school?  If you have a child starting Kindergarten this fall, watch to learn the social-emotional skills that help young children start school with confidence.

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Only 1 in 4 high school graduates in the city earn a 2- or 4-year degree or career certificate & just 1/3 of third graders pass their literacy assessment. We are working to change this narrative by preparing children before they enter the classroom.

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Don’t miss our STEM Festival at Hermann Park! Enjoy hands-on STEM activities, fun take-home projects to keep children engaged this summer, and all your favorite carnival treats. Festivities kick off at 10am on Friday. A big thank you to our friends at @Deloitte for their support!

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We’re hiring a Bilingual Registrar (English/Spanish) to power our Pre‑K Partnership; managing enrollment, records, and data that help children start school ready to thrive. This is a non‑entry‑level, mostly remote role for experienced school registrars.

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Keeping children engaged during the summer helps them build confidence, strengthen important skills, and return to school ready to succeed. Simple, hands-on science activities can turn everyday moments into exciting learning opportunities.

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Join our Volunteer Engagement Program and help shape the future of early childhood education. We are looking for volunteers who want to give back, college students seeking hands-on experience, and organizations interested in community involvement.

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The transition to kindergarten is a big moment for both children and parents. Books that focus on emotions, routines, and easing worries can help children feel more confident and ready for that first day!

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95% of children enrolled in our early learning COEs continue to make positive gains in at least one key school‑readiness skill. That means almost every child in our program is moving forward, growing steadily, and building the foundation they need to succeed!

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Happy National Dinosaur Day! Read a favorite dinosaur story, dig for bones for a paleontologist, or learn new facts about these prehistoric giants; every moment becomes an opportunity for discovery. Let’s get outside and RAWR!!!!!!

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Parenting Tip a Day for May! When a child says, “I can’t do it,” adding that one small word— “yet”—shifts their mindset from frustration to possibility. It turns a dead end into a path forward, helping them see challenges as opportunities to grow.

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Research highlighted in this article shows that the warmth, love, and attention children receive from caregivers play a powerful role in their long-term emotional, social, and psychological well-being.

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Parenting Tip a Day for May! By rebranding daily routines, like eating your vegetables or putting away toys as adventures, you’re working with their natural development and speaking the language their brains understand best.

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The weekend is here! If you’re searching for fun, educational, and family-friendly activities, kick off your plans with our Collab-Kid Top 10 list. This week’s lineup offers exciting options the whole family will love!

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Parenting Tip a Day for May! Are we accidentally raising entitled kids? Science says yes, if we're not careful. This video breaks down 5 common parenting habits that can unintentionally lead to entitlement in children. Raising grounded children starts with us!

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95% of children enrolled in our Centers of Excellence continue to make positive gains in at least one key school‑readiness skill. That means almost every child in our program is moving forward and building the foundation they need to succeed.

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Parenting Tip a Day for May! Through play, children develop essential problem-solving, creativity, and social skills for effective collaboration and relationship-building.

[Collaborative for Children @Collab4Children]

Do you know which skills matter most before the first day of school?  If you have a child starting Kindergarten this fall, watch to learn the social-emotional skills that help young children start school with confidence.

[Collaborative for Children @Collab4Children]

Parenting Tip a Day for May! It's easy to think our kids need more toys to stay entertained, but what they really need is more connection with the world around them. Nature, dirt, creativity, new experiences, plants, water, and yes, even boredom, are powerful tools for growth.