Tuition
Unlike K-12 education, there is little tax revenue to support early childhood education. As a result, most of the cost of this service must be covered by tuition. Some additional support comes from the Universal Preschool Program (UPK), the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), and the USDA (food assistance program). Tuition accounts for about 60% of the operating cost for Wings.
Wings has five programs serving children ages 6 weeks-1 yrs, 1-2 yrs, 2-3 yrs, and 3-4 yrs and 4-5 yrs. Tuition for the three programs differ because the operating cost of each program is based on the state-mandated requirements of child-to-teacher ratios.
The Wings Board of Directors has set a goal of subsidizing tuition at Wings. At this time, we do not cap the number of families receiving subsidized tuition, but this is reliant on Wings raising the funds to cover the cost of subsidies. The table (below) shows the five levels of tuition charged for each of the five programs. Qualification for these subsidies is based on family income, as shown in the lower table (below). Funding for these subsidies comes from grants, fundraising, and donations.
You may qualify for CCCAP
Archuleta County Department of Human Services
Click here to learn more about the Child Care Assistance Program, determine if you qualify, or apply for benefits.
Universal Preschool Program
How does it work?
All children in Colorado can register for up to 15 hours of free, high-quality preschool in their year before kindergarten through Colorado’s Universal Pre-K (UPK) Program.
- Families may qualify for more hours based on a number of qualifying factors.
- 3 Year Olds should contact their school district for preschool services.
- Preschool aged children with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) should work with their Special Education Administrative Unit (AU) to enroll.
Visit the UPK website for more information or to register your child!