Our Work

Child Care, Development & Education

Success In Life starts with quality early childhood education.

Mile High United Way believes all children deserve a strong start in life. We are committed to improving Colorado’s childcare landscape by expanding access to quality early care and education, so our youngest learners enter school ready to thrive in kindergarten and beyond!

Our Programs

How We Support Child Care, Development & Education

United for Families

We promote academic success for young children by increasing access to high-quality childcare, providing training for parents and caregivers, and investing in early education programs.

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211 Help Center

Our 211 Childcare Resource & Referrals Specialists help families with referrals for childcare and financial assistance as well as education about the quality and availability of care.

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Community Grants

Early experiences lay the foundation for success. We strategically invest in organizations that deliver innovative solutions in early childhood education.

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2023-2024

IMPACT AT A GLANCE

parents and children served through our United for Families program

new child care slots at the Tamara M. Sparks Early Learning Center

total licensed child care slots created or maintained

Tamara M. Sparks Early Learning Center

At Mile High United Way | Now Open

Mile High United Way and Mile High Early Learning are proud to partner to provide care and education for children ages 0-5 at the new Tamara M. Sparks Early Learning Center at 711 Park Avenue in Curtis Park. Enrollment is now open! Learn more about enrolling your child.