All kids in Weld County need high-quality relationships and experiences for their development. Opportunities provide growth in a child’s physical, social, emotional, literacy and cognitive development. We all have a role to play in helping parents and caregivers support Colorado kids for the future.
- Centennial BOCES special education, migrant & homeless support services amongst other things
- Child Find evaluations in a variety of areas, contact local school districts
- ColorinColorado helping children read and succeed 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
- Discover Learning – ReSchool Colorado Find organizations that offer activities while your child is not in school.
- 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.
- Early Head Start center based education for preschool children ages 3-5 who qualify
- Head Start center based education for preschool children ages 3-5 who qualify
- Healthy Child Care Colorado social-emotional development and inclusion of all children ages birth through five
- Home Instructions for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) early literacy program for children ages 3-5
- Nutrition USDA offers credible information to help make healthful eating choices
- Peak Parents services for families with children with disabilities
- PBS Parents resources on child development & early learning
- The PLAYbook information and activities to prepare children to be successful when entering kindergarten. English, Spanish, Karen, Arabic, Somali
- Reading Rockets offers strategies, lessons, activities, and ideas designed to help young children learn to read
- Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education improving the quality of out-of-home child care & early education
- Rocky Mountain PBS KIDS Newsletter At Rocky Mountain PBS KIDS, we understand that it takes an entire community of adults to create a supportive foundation and guide young children in discovering more about themselves and the world. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, educator, or neighbor, RMPBS KIDS’ early childhood initiative is here to strengthen connections in your community. Our weekly RMPBS KIDS Newsletter offers local stories, caregiver resources, events, and engagement opportunities every Wednesday.
- 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
- Union Colony Children’s Music Academy music, movement and instrument lessons for all children, including those with special needs, age birth to age 12+ years
- Unite for Literacy Free digital book in both English and Spanish with a narration options offered in 43 languages
- 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, can apply now for UPK Colorado
- 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 School 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)
- Outreach/Mobile Services – 970-506-8644
- Multicultural Services – 970-506-8642
- 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
- Hudson Public Library
- Kersey Library
- Lincoln Park Library
- Nantes Library
- Northern Plains Public Library
- Platteville Public Library
- Riverside Library and Cultural Center
