Denver Head Start / Early Head Start

Denver Human Services / Mile High United Way Head Start

Active Childcare

About This Program

Denver Human Services and partner organizations operate Head Start and Early Head Start programs throughout the city. Denver also offers the Denver Preschool Program (DPP), which provides tuition credits to families of 4-year-olds. Head Start provides free comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support to income-eligible families.

Head Start is free to eligible families, covers education, health, nutrition, and family services

Key Details

  • Federally funded comprehensive early childhood program
  • Eligibility: At or below 100% Federal Poverty Level for Head Start; Denver Preschool Program available on a sliding scale for all Denver 4-year-olds
  • Covers education, health screenings, dental, vision, nutrition, and family support
  • Early Head Start: birth to age 3 | Head Start: ages 3-5
  • Free to eligible families, no cost for any services

How to Apply

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720-944-3666

Deadline: Rolling, apply early; slots fill quickly

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