Tri-County Head Start

Ready to see where your child's next adventure begins? 💛

Our brand new Durango North center is open, and we want to show you around!

Stop by our open house Monday, August 31st, 10am to 12pm, at 1917 E 3rd Ave. Peek into the classrooms, meet our teachers, and see everything included at no cost: free preschool, health and dental screenings, healthy meals, and support for parents and caregivers too.

While you're here, start your child's application for the 2026-2027 program year!

Current families: this is also your chance to complete orientation and meet some of our community partners.

No RSVP needed. Just come on by, we can't wait to meet you and your little one.

Pagosa Springs families, know someone who loves working with little ones?

Tri-County Head Start is hiring a Preschool Teacher Assistant in Pagosa Springs, and we're offering a $2,500 hiring bonus after six months on the job. You'll support a Lead Teacher in a warm, engaging classroom where young children learn, explore, and grow. We'll help you build your career through training, CDA coaching, and a clear pathway to becoming a qualified teacher professional.

✨ Full-time, August through May
✨ $17.92-$25.43/hour based on experience
✨ Health, dental, and vision, plus retirement and paid leave

If you enjoy working with young children and are eager to learn, we'll provide the training and support you need to build a rewarding career. Apply today at tchs4c.org/career.

From our Executive Director, Lisa Stone....After years of planning and fundraising, we are officially moving into our new, state-of-the-art Durango Head Start facility this week! We are so excited to welcome our children and families on Monday, August 10th.This dream project was made possible by the Office of Head Start, the Buell Foundation, our TCHS Board & Leadership Team, Reynolds Ash & Associates, the City of Durango, and FCI Constructors. We are deeply grateful for this lasting gift to our community's future generations.Look out for a video flyover of the new building next week, and stay tuned for details on our upcoming early fall Ribbon Cutting Celebration!

Attention Pagosa Springs families! We have another open enrollment day tomorrow, Wednesday the 22nd, at Pagosa Springs Head Start.

Stop by anytime between 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM, whatever works for you. Get help with your application, drop off documents, tour the center, or just come learn more about what we offer. No appointment needed.

Walk in Wednesday and let's get your child started. Call (or visit) the Pagosa Springs center to learn more, or head to tchs4c.org.

Attention Pagosa Springs families! We have another open enrollment day tomorrow at Pagosa Springs Head Start.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday), from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Stop by anytime that works for you. Get help with your application, drop off documents, tour the center, or just come learn more about what we offer. No appointment needed.

Walk in Wednesday and let's get your child started. Call (or visit) the Pagosa Springs center to learn more, or head to tchs4c.org.

See you then!

Open enrollment is here! Our enrollment manager will be at Pagosa Springs Head Start today from 9am to 3pm to help families enroll.

Here's what your child gets with Head Start:

✅ Child development education to build strong foundations
✅ Home visits, at your home or the center, whichever works for your family
✅ Parent-teacher conferences to track progress and set goals together
✅ Health screenings with support for any follow-up care needed

Stop by anytime during that window. No appointment needed.

📍 Pagosa Springs Head Start
🕘 9am–3pm today

Our friends at Farhar Roofing are hosting a FREE Happy Hour & Raffle on June 15th from 4–7 PM at 11th St Station, to support Tri-County Head Start, and we would love to see you there! 🧡

Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting Tri-County Head Start and the children and families we serve every day.

Scan the QR Code or click the link below to RSVP. Bring a friend, enjoy a great evening, and help make a positive impact in our community! See you there!

https://www.addevent.com/event/y6rbm3t8th0c

Exciting progress on our new Durango Head Start facility with a projected opening date of August 2026!