Welcome to Denver Great Kids Head Start

HeadStart kids 
Denver Great Kids Head Start is an award winning program that prepares children to enter kindergarten confidently with the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive skills and competencies necessary for continued school success.
 

Requirements 

  • The Head Start program is for children 3 to 5 years old.
  • Children must turn 3 by October 1 of the current calendar year.
  • Families must meet the income eligibility requirements
  • Families must reside in the City and County of Denver and Denver Great Kids Head Start service area (PDF).  


Steps to Enroll

  1. Call the Head Start office for a referral to the Head Start program (delegate agency) closest to where you live.
  2. Contact the delegate agency to start the enrollment process.  The delegate agency will assist you with paper work and completing the income eligibility form.

Contact Information

General Information
720-913-0880
DenverHeadStart@denvergov.org 
201 West Colfax, Dept 1107
Denver, CO 80202
 
Specific Inquiries
Staff Directory

Additional Resources

The 5 By 5 Program

The 5 By 5 Program links the Head Start classrooms to the community by providing opportunities for Head Start and Early Head Start children, their families and Head Start staff to attend programs and events at 15 of Denver's cultural venues.

Delegate Agencies

The following community-based agencies are contracted by DGKHS to provide Head Start services for children ages 3 to 5 years:  

Learn More . . .

Learn more About Denver Great Kids Head Start program.

Read about the awards given each year to outstanding parents and staff affiliated with the program.

Learn more about the governing body, the Denver Great Kids Head Start Policy Council.

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