| Service Name: | Universal Preschool : UPK |
| Areas Served: | Alamosa County, Conejos County, Costilla County, Mineral County, Rio Grande County, Saguache County |
| Quick Search: | Child Care, Children, Education and Schools, Families, Head Start and Early Learning, Preschool |
| Service Description: | Universal preschool, beginning in the 2023 - 2024, school year, families in Colorado can receive at least 15 hours per week of free voluntary preschool for four-year olds through the Universal Preschool Program (UPK) Colorado Program. 3-year olds with qualifying factors are eligible for 10 free hours per week. UPK Colorado is administered by the newly created Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). The Early Childhood Council helps find a spot for your child in a preschool and can help you through the application process.---------- Preescolar universal, a partir del año escolar 2023 - 2024, las familias de Colorado pueden recibir al menos 15 horas semanales de preescolar voluntario gratuito para niños de cuatro años a través del Programa de Preescolar Universal (UPK) de Colorado. Los niños de 3 años con factores de calificación son elegibles para recibir 10 horas gratis por semana. UPK Colorado es administrado por el recién creado Departamento de Primera Infancia de Colorado (CDEC). El Consejo de la Primera Infancia ayuda a encontrar un lugar para su hijo en un preescolar y puede ayudarlo durante el proceso de solicitud. |
| Service Limits: | For 3 and 4 year olds. |
| Website Address: | https://www.eccslv.org |
| Referral Required? | No |
| Service Location Name: | Universal Preschool : UPK |
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 1030 Alamosa, CO 81101 |
| Physical Address: | 401 Santa Fe Ave. Alamosa, CO 81101 Get Map |
| Program Contact Name: | Bryan Lindert |
| Program Contact Job Title: | Universal Preschool Manager |
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| Email Address: | LCODirector@eccslv.org |
| Phone: | (719) 937-4010 |