Tri-County Head Start Locations
We operate several locations and programs in three Southwest Colorado counties.
- Archuleta County
- La Plata County
- Montezuma County
Archuleta County Locations
Pagosa Springs
Head Start
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
This centrally located Pagosa Springs campus has been a fixture in the community for generations, helping many children and families of Archuleta County prepare for kindergarten. We’re excited to welcome you to our friendly, safe, and nurturing center.
Offering year-long programs September through August.
- Early Head Start / Ages 1–3
- Head Start Preschool / Ages 3–5
La Plata County Locations
Durango North
Head Start
Durango, Colorado
This centrally located Durango campus is our largest center, serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. It has been helping the children and families of La Plata County prepare for kindergarten for years. We’re excited to welcome you to our friendly, safe, and nurturing center.
Offering year-long programs September through August.
- Early Head Start / Ages 1–3
- Head Start Preschool / Ages 3–5
Additional La Plata County Locations
Tri-County Head Start operates additional preschool classroom at elementary schools in La Plata County. Children benefit from becoming familiar with the school where they may go to kindergarten. We’re excited to welcome you to our friendly, safe, and nurturing classrooms.
Needham Head Start
Located in Durango at Needham Elementary School
- Head Start Preschool
- Ages 3–5
- August–May
- 4 days a week
Campbell Child & Family Center
Tri-County Head Start partners with the Campbell Child & Family Center of Fort Lewis College, an independently operated center-based child development program.
Enrollment priority is given to children whose families are currently enrolled at Fort Lewis College.
- Head Start Preschool
- Ages 3–5
- August–May
- 4 days a week
Montezuma County Locations
Mesa View Head Start
Cortez, Colorado
This centrally located Cortez campus serves infants, toddlers, and preschoolers under one roof! It has been helping the children and families of Montezuma County prepare for kindergarten for years. We’re excited to welcome you to our friendly, safe, and nurturing center.
Offering year-long programs September through August.
- Early Head Start / Ages 1–3
- Head Start Preschool / Ages 3–5
Additional Montezuma County Locations
Tri-County Head Start partners with two school district preschools and one independently operated preschool to offer Head Start funded slots. We’re excited to connect you to these high-quality preschools.
The Nest Preschool
Located in Mancos, Tri-County Head Start partners with The Nest.
- Head Start Preschool
- Ages 3–5
- Year-round
- 4 days a week
Mancos Early Learning Center
Located in Mancos, Tri-County Head Start partners with the Mancos Early Learning Center.
- Head Start Preschool
- Ages 3–5
- August–May
- 4 days a week
Teddy Bear Preschool
Located in Dolores, Tri-County Head Start partners with the Teddy Bear Preschool.
- Head Start Preschool
- Ages 3–5
- August–May
- 4 days a week
