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
Shannon Hatlestad: 719.331.4981
Jennifer Heinze: 719.687.9059
Alexi Hord: 719.240.6487
Childcare Center Providers
Columbine: 719.686.2300
Summit: 719.686.2401
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
Merit Academy: 719.686.2274
Find Resources
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.
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.
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.
TPECC offers families one-on-one support to find licensed, quality childcare.
Contact: Ashlyn Sims | 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.
Contact: Tiffiny Pieper | Website: Teller Park Early Childhood Council
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.
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.
Contact: Tammy Hagins
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.
All children in Colorado can apply for up to 15 hours per week of free, high-quality preschool in their year before kindergarten through Colorado’s Universal Preschool program.
- Families may qualify for more free hours based on a number of qualifying factors, per available funding. See more information here.
- Depending on the provider, families have the option of paying for additional hours if desired.
- Families of 3-year-olds should contact their school district for preschool services.
- Preschool-aged children with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) should contact their Special Education Administrative Unit (AU) before registering.
TPECC is here to help with your application, program choice or any questions you may have. Please reach out to Ashlyn Sims for more information.
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 2025-26 school year.
Who is eligible for preschool support?
All Colorado children who are 4 years old on or before October 1, 2025, 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.
Contact: Ashlyn Sims | Website: upk.colorado.gov | Phone: 719.210.7386 | Family Handbook for Universal UPK
