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Eventhough I have encountered many wonderful Early childhood professionals in my many years with Cpcd there is one who is particularly close to my heart .Her name is Lori, she was my Family Advocate at A time in my life where I didn't have much hope for my future and I could not see A clear path. She provided me with resources and educated me on various topics but more than that, she helped ...

Having our son, Emerson, in childcare has been an incredibly meaningful part of our family’s life. As a working parent who works full time, having reliable childcare allows me to show up fully for my job while also being a more present and patient parent when Emerson is home. CPCD has given Emerson the opportunity to build friendships, learn how to share, and grow comfortable being part ...

My son, who started attending school on December 2, 2025, has only been in school twice because he has been constantly sick. I was informed about the school’s services and am eager to utilize them for my son, but I haven’t had the chance to do so yet.

I grew up in a low income home, with a single parent in a neighborhood filled with violence. I remember going to Headstart like it was yesterday. I remember eating oatmeal with maple syrup. I felt safe. There was plenty of noursihing food. To this day when I am feeling emotional, I will make me a nice warm bowl of oatmeal. It takes me back to that safe place. The headstart teachers were ...

People can’t afford to have kids. My daughter said, "We really want another one, but I don’t know that it’s doable." And it’s heartbreaking. I would love to say "We have everything paid off. I can retire and take care of my grandchildren." I would love nothing more. My mom didn’t work when my nieces and nephews were born, so she took care of them. I would love nothing more than to take care ...

Due to childcare expenses, my family has had to rely on one parent staying home. Even when options for head start became available, the hours or days did not align with regular schedule hours of work. Therefore, I have been unable to pursue my own career goals until all of my children were in school. Even then, because after school is expensive, I have only been able to attend school myself. ...

Robin, a grandparent and caregiver, shared how access to Head Start made a meaningful difference for her family. Through early childhood education, her grandchildren gained confidence, built friendships, and reached important developmental milestones, helping them feel prepared and proud as they grew into “big kids.” Reliable childcare also allowed Robin to attend her own medical ...

I would like to let you all know that the CPCD Head Start program is a wonderful program to be part of. They have truly helped ease many of my worries. I genuinely love this program. I appreciate the open communication I have with the teachers. If there is ever a concern, it is always addressed promptly and appropriately. I also value that this is a free program, especially knowing how ...

I was a single parent for many years. At the time, I was an entry-level automotive technician, not making a lot of money. I was fortunate enough to find a woman who was doing childcare out of her house. She was able to work with my schedule, and the cost was something I could manage. That worked out nicely, but then she ended up moving out of state. When that happened, I had to go back to ...

Hello… I’m wanted to write this and give our experience with having free child care available. It is definitely needed for families in our community. It has helped me out tremendously. I’m able to work and not have to worry about paying for a babysitter.(which is very expensive for two children) The teachers are wonderful at what they do. The girls are excited to go to school and they learn ...

I had my first son 2 years ago when looking for childcare I got onto waitlists when I was still pregnant as I heard they were months to years long. When it came time to deliver and I took my leave I still was waiting to hear back to get a spot and the ones that were open wanted $400/week which is absolutely something we couldn’t afford. We’ve even reached out to sitters and stay at home moms ...

Childcare has made a difference to me and my family by being very graceful of when we drop off and pick up, because of cpcd im able to have a job and not worry who's going to care for my children. My children's childcare facility is very understanding on personal situations.Childcare has help me for the past 8 years to keep a job and not have to worry about child care for my children. Cpcd ...

Childcare has made a profound difference in my life as a single parent raising a young daughter. When my daughter was an infant and toddler, finding reliable and safe childcare was extremely challenging. Cost was a major barrier, but just as difficult was finding someone I could truly trust with my child. At one point, my daughter was enrolled in an at-home daycare. Unfortunately, there ...

CPCD has been an invaluable resource for our family. As we recently relocated to Colorado Springs, the support provided through CPCD made it possible for us to balance the demands of work while adjusting to a new community. The subsidized childcare has offered an unexpected yet deeply appreciated sense of economic, emotional, and overall relief, support we now cannot imagine living without. ...

When I was looking for a daycare after I had a baby, I toured a few places. It was hard find one that felt right. I was living in Austin and having to decide between putting my daughter in daycare or no longer working. I noticed it lacked the feeling of home. The feeling that they are just another number. So ultimately I had to stop working. It affected my ability to work not having that ...