by Sentinel Staff
It was back to school week for our youngest rosy cheeked and bright-eyed Bobcats who were excitedly greeted by the Bobcat mascot during assembly.
The Custer County Early Childhood Education Center, (CCECEC) which opened in 2023 as a part of the school district, continues to grow. With the rollout of the Universal Preschool Program, the Custer County Early Childhood Education Center has been able to offer additional slots for 4-year-olds to be funded at half day as well as full day slots if families qualify. This summer, an additional 6 full day slots were added by moving the classroom into the main school building.
Currently the Center can provide care and early childhood learning opportunities for up to 61 youngsters. The CCECEC has an Infant room with space for five infants, a Toddler room with 8 spaces, and a full day Preschool room that can accommodate 16. The Half Day Preschool classroom offers 16 slots for both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Program Director, Laurie Yarger writes, “We aim to provide high quality early childhood education to all families in our community
as we help prepare the next generation. Last year we were recognized by Colorado’s Quality Rating program as a level 4,
solidifying the program as high quality.”
Anyone with interest in or a need for childcare will be glad to know that the Custer County Early Education program still has a few spaces available. Four lucky preschoolers still have an opportunity to attend with openings in the morning program. There is room for two more infants and six busy toddlers to grow and develop.
To enroll or for more information, call the school at 719-783-2291 option 6.