Head Start Programs in Colorado

Colorado is home to 215 federally funded head start programs. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

Cities with head start programs in Colorado

Denver, CO 280 providers Colorado Springs, CO 229 providers Greeley, CO 60 providers Loveland, CO 44 providers Lakewood, CO 53 providers Aurora, CO 152 providers Grand Junction, CO 49 providers Pueblo, CO 34 providers Alamosa, CO 11 providers Center, CO 3 providers Gypsum, CO 3 providers Longmont, CO 25 providers Northglenn, CO 11 providers Berthoud, CO 6 providers Boulder, CO 37 providers Brighton, CO 19 providers Canon City, CO 7 providers Cortez, CO 7 providers Del Norte, CO 3 providers Durango, CO 20 providers Eagle, CO 6 providers Edwards, CO 2 providers Englewood, CO 19 providers Evans, CO 13 providers Frisco, CO 4 providers Longmont, CO 9 providers Rocky Ford, CO 3 providers Salida, CO 4 providers Westminster, CO 20 providers Akron, CO 1 providers Arvada, CO 53 providers Aurora, CO 2 providers Avon, CO 1 providers Basalt, CO 4 providers Blanca, CO 1 providers Boone, CO 1 providers Breckenridge, CO 1 providers Brush, CO 2 providers Carbondale, CO 4 providers Commerce City, CO 28 providers Conejos County, CO 1 providers Cripple Creek, CO 1 providers Denver, CO 12 providers Dillon, CO 1 providers Dolores, CO 1 providers Fort Collins, CO 66 providers Fountain, CO 6 providers Golden, CO 15 providers Ignacio, CO 1 providers Iliff, CO 1 providers Johnstown, CO 14 providers La Junta, CO 2 providers La Salle, CO 1 providers Lafayette, CO 14 providers Lamar, CO 2 providers Leadville, CO 3 providers Limon, CO 1 providers Mancos, CO 3 providers Manzanola, CO 1 providers Monte Vista, CO 3 providers Olathe, CO 2 providers Pagosa Springs, CO 3 providers Parachute, CO 8 providers Peyton, CO 12 providers Rifle, CO 8 providers San Luis, CO 2 providers Sanford, CO 1 providers Sheridan, CO 1 providers Silverthorne, CO 1 providers Thornton, CO 38 providers Trinidad, CO 4 providers Walsenburg, CO 1 providers Wheat Ridge, CO 13 providers Woodland Park, CO 9 providers

About head start programs in Colorado

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs does Colorado have?

This directory covers 215 federally funded head start programs in Colorado, spread across 74 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

What is the best way to compare head start programs in Colorado?

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: Head Start Service Locations. Data as of 2026-10-07.

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