Teller Park Early Childhood Council (TPECC)

Collaborative efforts of community leaders from early care and education, health, mental health, and family support programs come together to ensure that our community of families, young children, and our early childhood workforce have the resources and supports needed to thrive! TPECC improves the quality of early learning environments to prepare young children to enter kindergarten; build the resources and skills of families; ensure that families have access to social, physical, and mental health services; and deliver resources to increase the effectiveness of early childhood professionals.

Find Childcare in Teller County

Contact: Ashlyn Sims | Website: Teller Park Early Childhood Council

TPECC offers families one-on-one support to find licensed, quality childcare.

Early Childcare & Education Providers

The providers below have been vetted by the Division of Early Learning and Licensing and Administration (DELLA).

Family Childcare in Teller County

Childcare Center Providers

WPSD Early Childhood Center (Gateway & Summit): 719.686.2197

The Baby Station: 719.687.7298

Faith Lutheran Preschool: 719.644.2109

Pioneer Preschool/Head Start: 719.689.3420

Kid City USA- Woodland Park: 719.687.8123

Kid City- Forrest Edge: 719.687.8513

Local Coordinating Organization (LCO)

Contact: Tiffiny Pieper | Website: Teller Park Early Childhood Council
Questions about Universal Pre-K? LCOs are responsible for coordinating a mixed delivery system of UPK Colorado in their community, with the longer-term expectation that they will coordinate all 0-5 related services within their community.

Universal Preschool Colorado

Contact: Ashlyn Sims | Website: upk.colorado.gov | Phone: 719.210.7386 | Family Handbook for Universal UPK |

What is Colorado Universal Preschool?
Universal Preschool (UPK) is an exciting new initiative with plans for all 4- year-olds to access at least 15 hours of state-funded, voluntary preschool beginning in the 2024-25 school year.

Who is eligible for preschool support?
All Colorado children who are 4 years old on or before October 1, 2024, are eligible for up to 15 hours of Colorado UPK in the upcoming school year. Families may qualify for more free hours based on a number of qualifying factors, per available funding.

Which programs are participating in UPK?
Colorado UPK will provide families with pre-k options that best fit the needs of your student and family.

How do I apply for my child to attend UPK?
Families may go to upk.colorado.gov to access the family application portal which allows families to express preferences for provider type, hours, and location.

Supporting Social Emotional Development

Contact: Judy Bayley
Helps caregivers support social-emotional development and address challenging behaviors. Early childhood mental health consultation is available at no cost to early childhood professionals and caregivers caring for children up to age six.

Rampart Library District

Looking for things to do with your kids in Woodland Park or Florissant? Join one of Rampart children’s libraries. Activities for children include exhibitions, workshops, children’s literacy, and lifelong learning. Libraries are poised to engage families more meaningfully across children’s development.

Community Partnership Playgroup

Build child and caregiver relationships through meaningful, fun, and educational interactions.  Structured group time provides the whole family with social opportunities.  Parents or caregivers with children ages 5 & under.  Older siblings are welcome.

Colorado Early Learning Development Guidelines (ELDG’s)

The video series describes the path of children’s learning and development from birth to eight years old. They’re designed so that everyone who cares for young children can play an important part in giving Colorado’s kids a healthy start.

Support Transitions to Kindergarten

Children and families make the transition to kindergarten every year. Parents, caregivers, and educators can use this Kindergarten checklist to start the new school year off right.

Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)

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.