Early Learning Property Management

The organization performs two related functions. The first is to purchase or build facilities for Early Learning programs run by 501(c)(3) organizations, such as headstart. As of december 31, 2023, the organization has completed eleven construction/renovation projects. Upon completion of the construction/renovation, the properties are leased at a below-market rent to 501(c)(3) organizations which provide Early Learning programs. Such rent covers the costs of leasing and maintaining the facilities as well as future capital improvements. As of december 31, 2023, the organization has leased the eleven completed projects. In 2023, ten new facilities projects were initiated.

The sibley grant is a competition between only the elpm centers as deemed by the original gifting funders: the harland foundation ($100,000) and the pittulloch foundation ($100,000). Each year the elpm centers compete for this grant to introduce a new program to their existing program services.

During 2021, the organization began a new program, quality facilities initiative, and collaborated with geears, the Georgia Early education alliance for ready students, Inc. In its paact program to help Early childhood education providers improve the quality of Early Learning environments by making grants available for small capital and maintenance projects for existing Early Learning facilities. The organization will use its extensive knowledge regarding the construction/renovation of Early Learning facilities to oversee the capital and maintenance projects on behalf of the grant recipients.