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Lake George

Looking for a full list of things to do in Lake George that everyone in the family will enjoy? Lake George is located in the Pike National Forest and has endless activities for those who love the outdoors.

Your kids will love the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center. Here, you can see wolves and other animals that live in Colorado. You can also learn about the history of wolves in Colorado and how they are important to the ecosystem.

The Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in central Colorado is one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossils of insects and plants reveal the story of a very different, prehistoric Colorado. Throughout the year there are a variety of self-guided hikes and over 14 miles of hiking trails. The junior ranger program is also available year-round for younger visitors.

Fishing trails. fishing ponds, fishing streams and more fishing! During the summer this is one of the prime spots for fishing, and great for picnics! Your kids will love camping and strolling around Eleven Mile State Park. Lake George is a children’s outdoor playground!

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Child Care Innovations’ mission is to help improve quality, access, availability, and equity in early childhood services and supports.

Child Find

Identifying delays in children ages 3-5 is a priority for Mountain BOCES. If developmental milestones aren’t met or there are growth/learning concerns, refer to Child Find. For referrals or evaluations, contact:

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Helps families that are homeless, working, searching for work or in school find low-income child care assistance.

The video series describes the path of children’s learning and development from birth to eight years old. They’re designed so that everyone who cares for young children can play an important part in giving Colorado’s kids a healthy start.

Is a quality rating and improvement system that monitors and supports early childhood programs and helps parents navigate child care

Improving the behavioral health of our community by eliminating barriers, providing quality care and restoring hope. Fairplay: 719-836-9087 Bailey: 303-838-5013

TPECC offers families one-on-one support to find licensed, quality childcare.

Encourage children and young adults to discover the joys of reading and the value of using libraries.

A Love of Learning
Begins at Home!

HIPPY is a no cost home visiting
program that helps parents
prepare their child for school
If you have a child that will be 2 or 3 by
October 1st and you want to support their
learning and help them be ready for school,
HIPPY is for you!

 

The mission of the Park County Public Libraries is to educate, encourage, enlighten and entertain.

Licensed preschool serving families in both Park and Teller Counties with children ages 3-5 years.

The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible hard-working Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. Our goal is to help bring warmth, comfort and safety to your home and family by assisting with heating costs.

Raising Colorado Kids Guide is brought to you by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. This website has information to help you and your family find the support you need, all in one place.

CDEC Mission: The Colorado Department of Early Childhood ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high quality and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado’s young children, their families and early childhood professionals in all settings.

CDEC Vision: All Colorado children, families, and early childhood professionals are valued, healthy and thriving.

 

Raising Colorado Kids Link

Nonprofit dedicated to meeting the health care needs of Park County residents by helping to facilitate access to care. Can’t find the health care you need? They will try to help.

School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) remove the barriers of time and travel to receive healthcare for both students and parents, increasing student seat time and supporting academic performance.

SBHC Services are available for all Park RE-2 School District Students, Staff, and Families. We accept private insurance, Medicaid and CHP+, and Summit Community Care Cards – and can help make financial arrangements as needed. Uninsured students have access to a sliding fee scale.

 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income needy persons, including elderly people, by providing them with emergency food and nutrition assistance. Call: 303-866-2652 or 888-467-0418

Connects people with assistance, resources and support for living independently in our state. Colorado has a state-supervised and county-administered human services system. Under this system, county departments are the main provider of direct services to Colorado’s families, children and adults. For Colorado’s cash assistance programs, use the Colorado PEAK website 

The Resource Exchange (TRE)

The Resource Exchange (TRE), serves nearly 9,000 infants, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors in El Paso, Pueblo, Teller, and Park counties. Advocating for independence and inclusion, TRE partners with children and adults who have a variety of disabilities, delays, mental health or long-term care needs. 

Children and families make the transition to kindergarten every year. Parents, caregivers, and educators can use this Kindergarten checklist to start the new school year off right.

TPECC offers families one-on-one support to find licensed, quality childcare.

Believes all parents want what’s best for their children. Vroom provides science-based tips and tools to inspire families to turn shared, everyday moments into Brain Building Moments.  Vroom tools are there to help boost early learning wherever caregivers are. Our app, Vroom by Text and Alexa skill harness the power of technology. And print at home resources are only a click away. 

WIC

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding guidance, and community support for women who are pregnant or postpartum, infants, and children under five years old.

Latest News in Lake George

    What is Colorado Universal Preschool? Universal Preschool (UPK) is an exciting new initiative with plans for all 4- year-olds to access at least 15…
Who is HIPPY for?   HIPPY is a no cost program for parents of preschool-aged children (2, 3, 4, and 5 year olds). How does it help…
Contact Robin Medina to learn more! tpecc.hippycoordinator@gmail.com
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