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Child Care Centers and Preschools

  • Child Care Centers and Private Preschools
    • These programs provide early care and education for children based on age. These programs offer either full-time or part-time programs. They are licensed and monitored by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC).
    • Some child care centers, private preschools, and pre-kindergarten programs are run by public schools. These programs are also licensed and monitored by CDEC. 
  • Public School Pre-K Programs
    • Some public schools, including charter schools, have early childhood education programs. These can be pre-kindergarten, extended day, family literacy, and school-readiness programs. These programs are licensed and monitored by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)
Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado
Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado allows families to choose the right setting for their child, whether it is in a licensed community-based, school-based or home-based preschool setting. Families of children in the year before they are eligible for kindergarten, and qualifying 3-year-olds, are able to apply for UPK Colorado.
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Raising Colorado Kids Guide is brought to you by the Colorado Office of Early Childhood.

For general help, call 1-800-799-5876 or email  cdhs_oec_communications@state.co.us

Contact Us

Raising Colorado Kids is brought to you by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.

For general help, call 1-800-799-5876 or email  cdec_communications@state.co.us

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