Montrose County School District, a Head Start Program of Montrose, CO

Early Childhood Centers / Head Start
Montrose CO 81401-9701

(970) 249-5858

Mission Statement In partnership with our families and our communities, the children of the Montrose County School District RE-1J Early Childhood Centers will acquire a foundation for lifelong learning. Vision · To promote lifelong learning for the children, families and staff. · To promote and maintain professionalism by encouraging staff to continue their education and licenses. · To explore methods to help students to become more successful.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

• Montrose Early Childhood Center
  18265 S Highway 550, Montrose CO
  (970) 249-2548
• River Bottom Early Childhood Center
  900 Colorado Ave, Montrose CO
  (970) 249-5858
• West Olathe Early Childhood Center
  300 Hap Ct, Olathe CO
  (970) 323-6449
• Early Childhood Center
  900 Colorado Ave, Montrose CO
  (970) 249-5858
• Johnson Elementary School Early Childhood Center
  13820 6700 Road, Montrose CO
  (970) 249-5858
• Olathe Early Childhood Center
  295 Hap Ct, Olathe CO
  (970) 249-5858