LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE?
- Contact Ashlyn Sims at tpecc.familyresource@gmail.com
- Universal Preschool is available for all 4-year-olds. Click the button to find out more about participating programs
- To find available childcare opening, information about a program’s quality ratings, and more, click below.
Local Early Childhood Programs
Teller County
- Shannon Hannon Hatlestad (719) 331-4981
- Jennifer Heinze (719) 687-9059
- Vivian Merrill (719) 660-6842
- Alexi Hord (719) 240-6487
- Eva Lakatos (817) 627-7513
- Faith Lutheran Preschool (719) 644-2109
- Kid City USA- Woodland Park (719) 687-8123
- Kid City USA- Forest Edge (719) 687-8513
- The Little Baby Station (719) 687-7298
- Pioneer Preschool/Head Start (719) 689-3420
- Woodland Pk School District Preschools (Gateway, Summit & Columbine) (719) 686-2197
- Merit Academy (719) 686- 2274
Park County
- Tiffany Huntley (720) 284-1006
- Sunny Pool (719) 836-7007
- Cathy Martin (973) 713-7011
- Deer Creek Preschool (303) 679-7594
- Edith Teter Elementary Preschool (719) 836-4416
- Lake George Elementary Preschool (719) 748-3911
The Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP): Provides child care assistance to families needing child care services to support their efforts toward self-sufficiency. CCCAP provides families access to reduced cost child care at licensed child care facilities or qualified (unlicensed) providers. Families meet income guidelines. Benefits are available children under the age of thirteen (13).
Teller County
Public Assistance Programs
Cripple Creek – Aspen Mine Center:
166 E. Bennett
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
OR
Woodland Park –
Tamarac Business Center:
800 Research Dr. Suite 100
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Park County
Public Assistance Programs
Fairplay: 825 Clark Street
Fairplay, Co. 80440
(303) 816-5939
OR
Bailey: 59865
US Highway 285
Bailey, Co. 80421
(303) 816-5939
Ages 0-2
The Early Intervention Colorado program provides developmental supports and services to families with children birth through 2 years of age who have developmental needs. Early Intervention (EI) services can help improve a child’s ability to develop and learn. The EI Colorado program provides services to help families support the developmental needs of their children.
For program information and resources, visit the website or call 1-888-777-4041
Ages 3-5
If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), partnering with your local school district is essential in ensuring aligned resources. School districts have responsibility for ensuring a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in accordance with IDEA and ECEA.
If your child does not have an IEP, and you have concern of a potential developmental delay, go to www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/childfinddirectory for information on next steps.
Community Resources
Teller County
Family Resource Center
Community Partnership Family Resource Center – Teller County (cpteller.org)
(719) 686-0705
701 Gold Hill Place
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Child Find
Kandi Coyle
Phone: (719) 728-5291
Email Kandi Coyle
PO 897, Cripple Creek, CO 80813
Early Intervention
TRE Early Childhood Services Team
719.577.9190
TRE.ORG
Libraries
Woodland Park Address: 218 East Midland Avenue
Mail: P.O. 336
Woodland Park, Colorado
80866
719-687-9281
Rampart Library District – Vision: Something Everyone! (colibraries.org)
Florissant
Address: 334 Circle Drive
Mail: PO 252
Florissant, Colorado
719-748-3939
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Ute Pass MOPS
Address 800 Valley View Drive
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Website: http://www.utepassmops.
Park County
Family Resource Center
Mountain Resource Center
303-838-7552
11030 Kitty Drive
Conifer, CO 80433
Early Childhood & Family Education – Mountain Resource Center (mrcco.org)
Child Find
Child Find Coordinator:
Robin Medina
Phone: (719) 836-4416
Fax: (719) 836-2275
Email Robin Medina
PO 189, 640 Hathaway St., Fairplay, CO 80440
Early Intervention
The Resource Exchange
Early Childhood Services (tre.org)
719.577.9190
Library
350 Bulldogger Rd.
Bailey, CO 80421
Phone: 303-838-5539
Park County Public Libraries – Serving Fairplay, Bailey, Lake George and Guffey (colibraries.org)
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Bailey MOPS
Address: 4954 CR 64
Bailey, CO 80421
Online Resources and Apps
The Early Learning Developmental Guidelines provide practical tips and points of reference that anyone can use to help grow physically, intellectually, and emotionally. The Guidelines support children different cultures, languages and abilities.
COLORADO EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
Daily Vroom: an app turn shared moments into brain building moments. Whether it’s mealtime, bath-time, or anytime in between, there are always ways to nurture our children’s growing minds.
Bright by Text: a program parents and caregivers of children under five that free activities, games, and resources right to your cell phone. Messages are targeted to your child’s age and include information on child development, language and early literacy, health and safety, behavioral tips, and more! Text BRIGHT to 274448 to sign up
Raising Colorado Kids Guide is brought to you by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. This website has information to help you and your family find the support you need, all in one place.
CDEC Mission: The Colorado Department of Early Childhood ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high quality and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado’s young children, their families and early childhood professionals in all settings.
CDEC Vision: All Colorado children, families, and early childhood professionals are valued, healthy and thriving.