Our Programs

 
Head Start is our largest and best known program providing educational, physical and mental health, and nutritional services to children 3 to 5 years of age. Families receive education and support to assist them in fulfilling their role as their child's first and best teacher. We are currently serving 1,034 children and their families in the Head Start Program.

Early Head Start serves pregnant women and children birth to age three, to enhance the development of very young children while promoting healthy family functioning and school readiness. We are currently serving 203 children and their families in the Early Head Start Program.

Colorado Preschool Program is offered to children 3 to 5 years of age. Children and families receive many of the same services offered for Head Start families, such as health screenings and family support. We are currently serving 682 children and their families in the Colorado Preschool Program.

For enrollment information on above programs,
please call (719) 635-1536 ext. "enrollment"

We have also developed several special initiatives, with the help of community partners, to meet the unique needs of El Paso County's underserved populations, such as:

The first-ever therapeutic preschool in El Paso County that serves 3-5 year olds who struggle with significant behavioral challenges.

The STAR (Sit Together and Read) reading program.

Early childhood services to support families who are homeless.

Specific program models to serve military families.

Contact Charlotte Nal at cnal@cpcd.org to learn more about these special initiatives.