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
Vivian Merrill: 719.660.6842
Eva Lakatos: 817.627.7513
Alexi Hord: 719.240.6487
Merit Academy: 719.686.2274
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
Find Resources
Local resource center located in Cripple Creek and serving all of Teller County. The AMC helps families, individuals, and seniors with resources such as:
- Food
- Clothing
- Scholarships
- Financial health advocating
- and more.
Cornerstone for Financial Health is a 6-week workshop to help you rediscover your financial independence. Do your spending habits match your values? Find out how to get a better grasp on your financial health and meet your financial goals.
- Other resources based on program engagement and enrollment
- Food pantry also available
Energy bill assistance, heating and energy assistance. Please contact the individual site to see if funds are available. Do not contact EOC directly.
- Community Partnership Family Resource Center: 719.686.0705
- Storehouse Ministries: 719.229.4512
- Aspen Mine Center: 719.689.3584
- Teller Senior Coalition: 719.687.3330 (usually for seniors only)
Habitat for Humanity in Teller County: Habitat for Humanity in Teller County is nonprofit organization that helps people in your community and around the world build or improve a place they can call home.
Financial assistance is dependent upon family needs. Call for details and services available.
The Storehouse is a ministry of Woodland Park Community Church provides emergency resources and assistance with the following ministries: financial assistance, firewood, “Next 48” food bags, household goods, laundry assistance, hot showers, transitional housing, medical lending, cold weather wear, medical lending closet, and job assistance help.
Below are some of the services provided by TCDHS. Other supports based on qualifications. Call to find out more.
- Colorado Childcare Assistant Program (CCCAP)
- SNAP- food benefits
- LEAP- Low-income Energy Assistance Program
- TANF- Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
- WIC- Women, Infants, and Children: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program that provides nutritious groceries, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and other services free of charge to Colorado families who qualify. WICs goal is to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under age 5 healthy.
- Visit their website for a list of other services and resources
Learn about financial supports that may be able to help support childcare costs.
- Find childcare options in your area
- Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program. See if your child qualifies for free Pre-Kindergarten
Serves to address barriers for seniors or seniors in the home.
- Transportation
- Respite
- Handyman Services
- Meal delivery
- Cleaning
- Food boxes
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.
