Denver Great Kids Head Start

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Early education programs and support services at no cost for children ages 0 to 5.

Denver Great Kids Head Start prepares preschoolers to enter kindergarten with the social, physical, emotional, cognitive skills and competencies necessary for continued school success. Comprehensive child development programs and support services are available to pregnant moms, infants, toddlers and the whole family through our Early Head Start and Head Start programs.



Team Members

Al Martinez, Ph.D.
Executive Director
720-913-0888 | al.martinez@denvergov.org

Christopher Auer, MA, PMP
Disabilities & Mental Health Director
720-913-0894 | christopher.auer@denvergov.org

Liane Martinez
School Readiness Director
720-913-0884 | liane.martinez@denvergov.org

Mary McNeill
Family Services Director
720-913-0882 | mary.mcneill@denvergov.org

Lori Medina-Anderson
Health Services Director
720-913-0895 | lori.medina-anderson@denvergov.org

Caridad Nevarez
Office Manager
720-913-0883 | caridad.nevarez@denvergov.org

Mikhail Vafeades
Five by Five Administrator
720-913-0904 | mikhail.vafeades@denvergov.org