How did the Silverton Family Learning Center (SFLC) get started?
In 2001, the Silverton School District decided to apply for Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) funds from the State to fund a licensed preschool program. Karen Hoskin, SFLCs eventual founder, was involved in developing the CPP grant on the schools behalf. The grant was awarded, providing funding for up to 5 eligible preschool children. Hoskin was named coordinator of the CPP District Council and worked with the school to develop, staff and open the preschool in a temporary location with capacity for 12 children. The school was at full capacity from the first day it opened its doors. It soon became clear that a program of this nature required strong oversight, fundraising and nurturing, especially when growth seemed inevitable. The School District had its hands very full nurturing a diverse K-12 program with its own curriculum and philosophy, so Hoskin suggested that a non-profit organization be formed to assume management of the early childhood school. The School Board supported this ide
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