Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Gilpin Mountain Kids, Early Learning Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 10597 Hwy 119
City: Black Hawk
State: CO
Postal Code: 80422
Main Phone: 7203030085
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://gilpinmtnkids.org
Employer ID Number: 99-2727812
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/02/2026
Requested Amount: $5000

Project Title: Curriculum and Assessment
Project Description:

We respectfully request $5,000 to implement the Experience Curriculum and integrated child assessment tools through brightwheel at our newly established rural childcare center. This funding will cover one full year of curriculum access, digital lesson planning, developmental assessments, and progress reporting.

As a small rural provider, we serve families with limited access to high-quality early learning opportunities. Many of the children enrolled come from underserved households where consistent, structured early education may not otherwise be available. Establishing a strong instructional foundation is essential to narrowing opportunity gaps before children enter kindergarten.

The Experience Curriculum offers research-based, developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned instruction that supports the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. Through brightwheel’s integrated assessment tools, teachers will document observations, monitor developmental milestones, and use data to individualize instruction. In a rural setting, where readiness levels vary and early intervention resources may be limited, this intentional, data-informed approach is especially critical.

Without dedicated funding, small rural centers often rely on informal materials that lack consistency and measurable outcomes. This investment ensures our program begins with a cohesive, accountable educational framework that promotes school readiness and strengthens family engagement through transparent progress reporting.

By supporting this initiative, you will help ensure that rural children—regardless of income or circumstance—begin their educational journey with equitable access to high-quality early learning.

Total Project Budget: $7,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Gilpin County Early Childhood Education

Project Duration: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Rural Mountains of Colorado
Age Group To Be Served: Infants through Preschool

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Amy
Contact Last Name: Carr
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 720-303-0085
Contact Email: amy@gilpinmtnkids.org