Riverhouse Children's Center

Time to vote! ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-10-02T08:57:00.000-07:00

Please take a few minutes of your time and vote for Riverhouse! We could win $25,000 to support our our new center. Just follow the directions below.

1. Go to albertsonscpchallenge.com and login by entering your email address.
2. If this is your first time to the site, you will be taken to the email verification page.
3. Once your email is verified you can login and vote using just your email.
4. Enter Charity Code #0071 in the upper left hand corner, click go.
5. When you see our entry, click on vote.

You can vote up to five times per day from October 1st through October 15th. Please spread the word to your family, friends and co-workers.

Thanks for your support!

Testimonial ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-09-24T12:50:00.000-07:00

It is always nice to hear that you are doing a good job. This past week we received this note from a parent that we thought we should share.

"I just wanted to thank the lead infant and toddler teachers for listening to the concerns that my husband and I had about the difficulty our son was experiencing in his transition to the toddler room. We were very impressed with how the teachers worked together to explain to us their concerns and how they clearly articulated options that we had for our son. I really appreciate the professionalism in how the situation was handled and how quickly the teachers were able to make time in their schedules to meet with us. It seems to me that our son has progressed leaps and bounds in just one week and now seems very happy. The kind of 'customer service' that we experienced is what makes Riverhouse so special. Thank you so much!" ~Liz

Help Riverhouse Win $25,000!!!! ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-09-13T15:53:00.000-07:00

Friends-
Because we support Albertsons through their Community Partners program, we have an exclusive chance to earn a grant for a project to enhance our local community. Please help Riverhouse Children's Center earn a $25,000 grant to build a brand new operating center.

1. Go to albertsonscpchallenge.com and login by entering your email address.
2. If this is your first time to the site, you will be taken to the email verification page.
3. Once your email is verified you can login and vote using just your email.
4. Enter Charity Code #0071 in the upper left hand corner, click go.
5. When you see our entry, click on vote.

You can vote up to five times per dat from October 1st through October 15th. Please spread the word to your family, friends and co-workers.

Thanks for your support!

Request for Qualifications for Architectural Design Services ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-09-11T23:15:00.001-07:00

Riverhouse Children’s Center is seeking architectural design services for a new two-story, 6,400 square foot early childhood education and care facility to be located at Florida Road and Colorado Avenue. Estimated budget is $1.5 million.

Minimum qualifications include:
Completed three or more projects as principal architect in the last 5 years
Completed two or more projects of similar scope and complexity in the last 5 years

Response should include:
1. An opening letter of interest
2. Company background and history and present volume backlog
3. Statement of qualifications for this type of project and list of relevant projects
4. Description of organizational approach and identification of key team members
5. Identification of sub-consultants and their experience
6. Time required to complete design work on this project
7. Describe any litigation or arbitration within the last 5 years
8. Identify any conflicts of interest

Up to (3) firms will be invited to make a presentation to Riverhouse Board of Directors (RBOD). A cost proposal will be requested once the firm is invited to an interview. Final contracts will be negotiated with representatives of RBOD.

This request does not commit RBOD to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the qualifications.

RBOD reserves the right to extend the due date for the qualification, to accept or reject any or all qualifications received as a result of this request, to negotiate with any qualified consultant, or to cancel the RFQ in part or in its entirety.

Provide Certificate of Insurance that, if selected, will be in force at all times during the contract period and at least 3 years thereafter.

Insurance coverage required:
1. Architect and Engineers Professional Liability with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with a deductible of no more than $25,000.
2. Commercial General Liability.
3. Commercial Auto and Workers Compensation coverage.

Qualifications will be accepted until 5:00 pm Tuesday September 20th and must be submitted via e-mail to: riverhouseboard@gmail.com

Please note - funding for this project is contingent upon receipt of grant/grants from public and/or private sources.

Seeking Executive Director ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-08-25T23:06:00.000-07:00

Executive Director sought to lead program management, capital campaign, strategic planning, development, and communications activities of Riverhouse Children's Center in Durango. Bachelor's degree in early education or similar field preferred; minimum 3 years experience with staff and program management and increasing responsibilities in the early childhood education or nonprofit sector. Budgeting skills and knowledge of Quickbooks a plus. This is a hands-on, working exec position with programmatic and administrative responsibilities. Candidates should possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, comfort with networking and collaboration; an ability to lead and inspire staff; and a passion for the mission and vision of the Center. Resume, cover letter and three references faxed to (847) 719-0351. No phone calls please.

San Juan Brewfest ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-08-19T15:48:00.000-07:00

Riverhouse Children's Center is a proud partner agency of United Way of the Southwest. Please consider supporting both Riverhouse and United way by attending the San Juan Brewfest. The San Juan Brewfest will take place on Saturday August 27 from noon to 5 pm in downtown Durango at 12th and Main. Bus rides on City of Durango Transportation to and from the event are free all day.

Come on down and taste beer from all over the country, listen to live music and enjoy beautiful downtown Durango! To learn more about the event or to purchase advance tickets, visit: www.CookManFood.com/brewfest.

Want to help? Volunteer opportunities include putting up signage, checking IDs, VIP area helpers, and beer judging helpers. If you are interested in volunteering, please call United Way at 970-247-9444 and tell them that Riverhouse sent you!

Preschool Openings ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-08-17T11:29:00.000-07:00

We have a couple of openings in our preschool department! These go fast so if you are interested, check out our website at: www.riverhousecci.org. Got to the programs page and fill out the registration form and email to riverhousedirector@gmail.com.

Community Partners ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-08-16T15:25:00.000-07:00

Riverhouse Friends-
It only takes one person to make a difference. You can help make a difference for Riverhouse Children’s Center simply by shopping at your favorite Albertsons store and using one of the temporary Community Partners barcodes with each and every grocery purchase at Albertsons. Laminated key tags will arrive in the next few months. Riverhouse Children’s Center will earn cash rewards based on our supporters’ sales. We can earn 1% of the sale each time our dedicated Community Partners barcode is scanned with a grocery purchase. If our organization earns sales from our loyal supporters tallying more than $50,000 per quarter, those sales greater than $50,000 will earn 5%!

Choose the links below to either print a sheet of temporary cards and/or print a sheet with shopping lists with our Community Partners barcode for you to use. Please share with all of your friends and family! Thank you in advance for your support and the difference that you will make for Riverhouse by shopping at Albertsons and using our Community Partners barcode!

Thanks!

http://riverhousecci.org/static/cms_page_media/67/Community%20Partner%20Temporary%20Cards.pdf

http://riverhousecci.org/static/cms_page_media/67/Community%20Partners%20Shopping%20List.pdf

Cheers for Children 2011 ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-07-14T17:35:00.000-07:00

Cheers for Children 2011 was a huge success raising roughly $25,000 to support the Riverhouse Children's Center program. Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors and guests for all of their support!

Your Brain on Kids ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-07-05T19:25:00.000-07:00

Hey Riverhouse families and friends! Check this out -- NPR is looking for your story! Has parenthood changed you?

http://www.npr.org/2011/07/06/137377626/your-brain-on-kids-share-your-story?sc=fb&cc=fp

Durango Fire & Rescue Field Trip ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-05-25T22:23:00.000-07:00

Thank you Durango Fire & Rescue for an awesome field trip!

Kid's Health and Family Wellness ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-05-23T11:15:00.000-07:00

Join us on May 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm to learn how to keep your kids healthy and optimize full development. Dr. Stephanie Harris, BS, DC, is a family wellness chiropractor in Durango. She specializes in serving the families of our community with quality chiropractic care and well family education.

For more information, Dr. Stephanie can be reached by calling 259-5678 or by email: drstephdc@gmail.com.

Cheers for Children Silent Auction Donations ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-04-06T23:59:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone, Are you a business or an artist that loves to support local non-profits? We are currently collecting for our silent auction. Last year we raised over 20,000 at this event-thanks in large part to the generous Durango business community for an incredible silent auction. If you are interested in giving or want to learn more please contact us. THANK YOU DURANGO!!

Dine Out for Riverhouse ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-03-04T09:38:00.000-08:00

Did you miss it? Don't worry. It's not too late to support Riverhouse Children's Center! All donations made to the school made in conjunction with the Dine Out fundraiser are eligible for the matching grant with Anschutz Family Foundation! They will match dollar for dollar up to $5000! So make a donation now. Give $10 and its like giving $20. Give $50 and its like giving $100. Give $100 and its like giving $200. You get the picture. So go support Riverhouse!!!

Just visit www.riverhousecci.org/dineout and click the donate now button!

Thanks again for your continued support!

Red Ball Express ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-02-14T19:51:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets for the Red Ball Express fundraiser. We were told that the event went off without a hitch Saturday up at Durango Mountain Resort.

3,000 tickets were sold by Rotary's nonprofit partners and 600 of those were by Riverhouse Children's Center! The fundraiser brought in about $1700 for the Riverhouse program.

To see a list of winners visit:
http://durangoredball.com/

Follow the link below to see some photos and a video of the event:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/United-Way-of-Southwest-Colorado/337767200221

Thanks to everyone for their continued support!

Dine Out for Riverhouse ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-02-10T13:20:00.000-08:00

Carver Brewing Co. has generously offered to host Dine Out for Riverhouse on March 3rd, 2011. A portion of proceeds from a couple of select dishes, the entire kids' menu and pints of beer will be donated to Riverhouse! And what's even better? The Anschutz Family Foundation will match the first $5000 raised that night! Enjoy a great meal while supporting Riverhouse!

For more information visit: www.riverhousecci.org/dineout

Also, a special thanks to Sunnyside Meats for working with Carver Brewing Co. to make this night possible!

Locals Day ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-02-08T12:19:00.000-08:00

Please consider skiing a few runs on Sunday...
March 6th at Durango Mountain Resort

A portion of the proceeds from this fourth and final DMR 2011 Benefit Day will go directly to Riverhouse Children's Center.

Many thanks to Durango Mountain Resort for their consistent support of local nonprofit organizations!

Red Ball Express ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-02-03T17:42:00.000-08:00

Today's the last day to purchase Red Ball Express tickets. If you would like to support Riverhouse and have the chance to win $5000, please visit: http://riverhousecci.org/fundraisers/red-ball-express/ and buy a ticket! Only $5!

Thank You BP ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2011-01-15T11:18:00.000-08:00

Please join me in thanking BP America and Curtis Thomas, its director of public affairs, for helping protect and preserve early childhood education and care services currently being provided to 73 local children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

La Plata County owes a debt of gratitude to BP America and Thomas for a recent $25,000 donation to Riverhouse Children’s Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit child care and early education center serving 41 percent low- to moderate-income children that has been operating on Animas View Drive since 2002.

It became evident in late December 2009 that Riverhouse apparently had been operating at a significant deficit for years. It was struggling to survive, contending with exorbitantly high overhead, tuition rates far lower than La Plata County averages, and mounting debt.

Riverhouse made great strides between January and September 2010. For the first time since its inception, Riverhouse presented audited financial statements. Cheers for Children, generously hosted by the Glacier Club in June, netted approximately $20,000. Additional 2010 fundraisers netted about $10,000. Riverhouse had successfully increased its net fundraising revenue by more than 6,000 percent between 2009 and 2010 and expanded the number of local businesses, individuals and corporations pledging support from fewer than a dozen to more than 100.

But by late October 2010, it was clear these efforts were not enough. If the center had been forced to close its doors, 143 working parents would have lost access to child care, 11 teachers would have found themselves unemployed and 37 families on the wait list would have been unable to get future care.

After learning about Riverhouse’s evolving mission, the immediate impact on local families, the 2010 fundraising efforts and being alerted to the school’s financial predicament, BP America pledged $25,000 to directly benefit the Riverhouse early care and education program.

If you have questions or would like to personally thank BP America for making one of the largest corporate contributions to early care and education in La Plata County history, please e-mail Riverhouse Director@gmail.com, or visit our website at www.Riverhousecci.org.

Amy Miranda De Prospo, executive director, Riverhouse Children’s Center

Gratitude ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2010-11-25T08:14:00.000-08:00

Looking at where we have come from and the extraordinary contributions that have been made by members of our community, we cannot help but feel gratitude for all of the wonderful things that have happened in 2010. We are thankful for all of our employees and the tremendous work that that they do, the children and families we serve, and the incredible community we live in.

Halloween 2010 ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2010-10-28T22:04:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!

Child Care Tax Credit ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2010-09-29T08:35:00.000-07:00

As the end of 2010 draws near, we would like to remind you that all monetary donations to Riverhouse within the State of Colorado may be eligible for the 50% Child Care Tax Credit! We hope that you will consider a monetary donation to Riverhouse! Donations can be made online at: www.riverhousecci.org

Donations support the general function of the center, which is a 501(c)3 Colorado nonprofit organization. Donations help purchase food for our food program, supplies for our classrooms, additional training for our teachers or even subsidize tuition for families in need.

Want to do more? Consider becoming a sponsor for our 2011 Cheers for Children event! Cheers for Children is a wine-tasting and high-end silent auction. Cheers for Children 2010 raised approximately $20,000 and 100% of the proceeds benefited the Riverhouse child care and early education program.

For more information regarding the program and how you can help please visit www.riverhousecci.org or contact Amy DeProspo, Executive Director, at (970) 247-0204.

Website and Blog Up! ~ Durango, Colorado Early Education and Child Care

2010-09-25T09:09:00.000-07:00

The new Riverhouse website and blog are up!!! We are still under construction though so there are some pages that are not yet completed. Please come and take a look!