Shelters Activated for Severe Weather

Extra shelters will be open through at least 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Locations and details at denvergov.org/findshelter

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.

Enrollment Requirements

Check the qualifications to ensure your family qualifies to enroll your child, or children, in the Head Start program.

Program Locations

Search the various Head Start program sites, which are provided by our partner organizations across the city.

Support Services

Access additional support services for mental health, nutrition, medical screenings, parenting classes, inclusion of all children and more.

Five by Five Mobile Site

Access some extra fun with free admission or unlimited visits for the entire family to various cultural venues and attractions across the city.

Employment

Become a Head Start teacher, assistant, substitute, program director, cook, or join our administrative, family services or health professional teams.

Policy Council

Come to the table as a parent partner and engage with program staff in making decisions around programming and policy development.

Federal Reports

Annual Reports
2022 - 2023(PDF, 2MB)(PDF, 2MB)
2018 - 2019(PDF, 2MB)(PDF, 2MB)
2017 - 2018(PDF, 1MB)(PDF, 1MB)
2016 - 2017(PDF, 1MB)(PDF, 1MB)

Community Assessments

2023(PDF, 9MB)

2022(PDF, 4MB)
2021(PDF, 4MB)(PDF, 4MB)
2020(PDF, 1MB)(PDF, 1MB)
2019(PDF, 8MB)(PDF, 8MB)
2018(PDF, 9MB)(PDF, 9MB)
2017(PDF, 5MB)(PDF, 5MB)

Additional Reports

2020 - 2021 Continuation Grant(PDF, 833KB)(PDF, 833KB)
2019 Focus Area Review 1(PDF, 1MB)(PDF, 1MB)

(PDF, 1MB)OHS Monitoring Review Report - 08CH010552 3-24-23(PDF, 87KB)

OHS-Monitoring-Review-Report-08CH010552-11-17-23(PDF, 116KB)

OHS-Monitoring-Review-Report-08CH010552-04-22-2024(PDF, 96KB)

Additional Head Start Resources

Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center
National Head Start Association

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