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!
How We Support Child Care, Development & Education
United for Families
211 Help Center
Community Grants
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
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.
More STORIES
Our HIPPY program is one way we’re addressing the early learning shortage and helping create pathways to success for children.
During our first Women United Village, more than 100 families received supplies to help care for their little ones, including diapers, strollers, car seats, and more.
On June 12, 2021 Mile High United Way was thrilled to celebrate the first-ever graduation ceremony for HIPPY students and their parents.
Molly Yost, Mile High United Way’s Director of Early Childhood Initiatives, shares how our United for Families initiative is moving the needle on school readiness in Metro Denver.
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