All kids in Weld County need caring adults and good experiences to help them grow. School readiness is important because it helps children start school feeling confident and ready to learn. Community resources like libraries and other services help parents and caregivers support Colorado kids for the future.
Education Services
- Centennial BOCES Special education, migrant & homeless support services
- Child Find Evaluations in a variety of areas for children aged 3 – 5; contact your local school district for children over 5
- Visit the Child Care page to learn about early care and preschool opportunities.
Language & Literacy Resources
- Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Mails one brand-new developmentally appropriate book to a child to keep every single month until a child’s 5th birthday.
- Home Instructions for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) Early literacy program for children ages 3-5
- Reading Rockets Offers strategies, lessons, activities, and ideas designed to help young children learn to read
- SEVA Community Interactive literacy & oral language activities and events for caregivers of children ages 0 to age 5
- Toddler Language Development – University of Northern Colorado This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to deliver effective early language and literacy support, enhancing access to vital services for diverse populations
- Unite for Literacy Free digital books in both English and Spanish with narration options offered in 43 languages
online Resources
- Colorín Colorado Bilingual site for families & educators of English language learners
- Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines Resources to assist with developmental milestones
- Department of Early Childhood Resource for parents, caregivers for children prenatal to 12 years of age
- Healthy Child Care Colorado Social-emotional development and inclusion of all children ages birth through five
- PBS Parents Resources on child development & early learning
- Peak Parents Services for families with children with disabilities
- The PLAYbook information and activities to prepare children to be successful when entering kindergarten. English, Spanish, Karen, Arabic, Somali
- Rocky Mountain PBS KIDS Educational media resources for children, parents, caregivers, and teachers
- Zero to Three Resources for parents with children under three years of age
For preschool information, contact your local school district.
Weld County School Districts
- Greeley – Evans District 6
- Weld RE 1 – Gilcrest
- Weld RE 2 – Eaton
- Weld RE 3J – Keenesburg
- Weld RE 4 – Windsor/Severance
- Weld RE 5J – Milliken
- Weld RE 7 – Kersey/Platte Valley
- Weld RE 8 – Fort Lupton
- Weld RE 9 – Ault
- Weld RE 10J – Briggsdale
- Prairie School Dist RE 11J – New Raymer
- Pawnee School Dist RE-12 – Grover
- St. Vrain Valley RE-1J Erie, Firestone, Frederick and Mead
- Thompson RE-2J
- Weldona Valley RE-20J
- Wiggins RE-50J
- Brighton SD-27J
Weld County Libraries
- High Plains Library District Office – 1-888-861-READ (7323)
- Multicultural Services – 970-506-8642 / Outreach/Mobile Services – 970-506-8644
- Carbon Valley Regional Library
- Centennial Park Library
- Clearview Library
- Clearview Library Bookmobile
- Eaton Public Library
- Erie Community Library
- Farr Library
- Fort Lupton Public & School Library
- Glenn A Jones Memorial Library
- Grover Library
- Hudson Public Library
- Kersey Library
- LINC Library Innovation Center
- Nantes Library
- Northern Plains Public Library
- Platteville Public Library
- Riverside Library and Cultural Center
