Early Childhood Center
- Address
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775 Yampa Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
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- Telephone:
- 970-824-7457
- Website:
- http://moffatsd.schoolfusion.us

The Early Childhood Center is the hub of all district early childhood educational programs and services including inclusive preschool education, Child Find, Colorado Preschool Program, early chilhdood special education and related services. Educational services are provided for young children ages birth to five years old. Programs are implemented in accordance with regulations, guidelines and statutes established by the Colorado legislature, Colorado Department of Education, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Exceptional Children’s Education Act (ECEA), the Colorado Department of Human Services and the Colorado Preschool Program Act as outlined in Colorado School Law.
To provide high quality early childhood education for young children in Moffat County through research and evidence based practices.
All children will enter Kindergarten ready to learn. Readiness is obtained by having developmentally appropriate competency in the following areas: social and emotional development, language and communication skills, fine and gross motor abilities and the capacity to solve problems and think independently.
Early Intervention Services
Through special education and related services, children identified with significant delays and disabilities can receive free educational and related services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, early chilhdood special education, physical therapy and early chilhdood mental health services. These services are generally provided in an integrated preschool setting.
Inclusive Preschool Education
Two sessions of preschool are offered in a multi-age, integrated setting at each elementary school as well as at the Early Childhood Center located at the district's adminstration building. All programs operate under the cooperative supervison of the District's Preschool Director and elementary principals.