EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Catholic Charities' Early Childhood Education operates five Head Start and Early Head Start programs across Denver and serves hundreds of children daily with educational, physical, emotional and psychological support. We serve a significant number of children whose families are experiencing homelessness - as well as children in foster care - providing early care and education programs that are lifelines for Colorado families.
We provide more than 600 mental health consultation hours annually for families and connect them with housing, emergency assistance and other important resources. Because of rising food costs and inflationary pressures, our families face significant food insecurity. That makes the 60,000+ meals we provide annually to our early childhood education students and their families critically important.
ENROLL YOUR CHILD TODAY
Providing comprehensive child development services and family engagement opportunities to promote school readiness.
OUR CENTERS aND PROGRAM OPTIONS
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
HEAD START
1155 Decatur St., Denver, CO 80204
Tel: 720.799.9440
EARLY HEAD START
HOME-BASED
Tel: .720.799.9280
GARFIELD
HEAD START
872 S. Knox Court, Denver, CO 80219
Tel: 720.799.9473
MARIPOSA
CENTER
1240 W 10th Ave., Denver, CO 80204
Tel: 720.328.4796
HEAD START
Home-BASED
Tel: 720.799.9280
KENTUCKY
HEAD START
852 S. Knox Court, Denver, CO 80219
Tel: 720.799.9481
EARLY HEAD START
PRENATAL PROGRAM
Tel: 720.799.9280
QUIGG
NEWTON
4440 Navajo St., Denver, CO 80211
Tel: 720.799.9488
ECE Inquiry
Empowering Families Through the Catholic Charities Early Childhood Education Home-Based Program
The early years of a child’s life are critical in shaping their development and future success. Understanding this, Catholic Charities has developed the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Head Start Program’s Home-Based sector, offering families with children from birth to age 5 the chance to receive personalized, in-home support to enhance their parenting skills and promote … Read more
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Nurturing Bright Futures: Inside the Child Development Center of Catholic Charities
“Every child is a learner, navigating their path uniquely, and here at the Child Development Center, it’s our honor to teach these kids.” This statement from Maru Garcia, the director of the Child Development Center (CDC) is at the core of all Catholic Charities early Childhood Education (ECE) programs. “I’ve been in education for 30 … Read more
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From Samaritan House to Early Childhood Education, Diega and her family embark on a new chapter
In 2019, Diega and her family arrived in Denver from Honduras. The adjustment to a new city, new language and new culture was challenging, but thanks to the support from the Samaritan House team, they were soon able to find stability and a place to call home. It was at Samaritan House where Diega first … Read more
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Kentucky Head Start: Embracing Language Diversity
Step inside the vibrant walls of our Catholic Charities Head Start Kentucky location, and you will immediately sense the electric energy of language diversity. Kentucky is a Head Start program designed specifically for families who meet specific financial needs and criteria. What sets this location apart is its one-of-a-kind bilingual classroom, where English and Spanish … Read more
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Mariposa Early Childhood Education Center: A Holistic Approach for Students Success
Mariposa Early Childhood Education center proudly opened its doors in 2012. The building was specifically designed and built for the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program and features six specialized classrooms that cater to the distinct needs of every child, allowing them to thrive and reach their full potential. Mariposa, which is one of six early childhood … Read more
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Candi Wilson: Teaching the Next Generation Since 1995
“I love the way they run to me, eager to start their day. I cherish these moments.” For Candi Wilson, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing the look of eagerness on her students’ faces when they arrive at school each morning. “I get so excited when I come in the morning because seeing them … Read more
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VIDEO: Rachel and family flourish at ECE
With Catholic Charities supporting her, Rachel keeps moving onward and upward, including her two sons attending its Early Childhood Education centers. “If my son Liam wasn’t in Head Start program before going into kindergarten, he wouldn’t be where he is at now,” Rachel said about her 6-year-old son. “I feel like he was already ahead … Read more
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Faces of Hope: Liliana
Liliana said her greatest hope is keeping her family together. She participated in Catholic Charities’ Early Head Start prenatal program and felt she had the help she needed. “I think that in my personal experience, finding the possibility of belonging to the Catholic Charities’ program was a blessing in the process of (my) pregnancy,” she … Read more
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Parents find ongoing support, family at Catholic Charities
Jennifer R. and her two boys. She received support from Samaritan House, Early Childhood Education and Marisol Family while rebuilding a life in Denver.
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