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Mission and Services

The East Side Child Care Center’s mission is to provide quality child care and early childhood education services to all children.
The Center operates with the philosophy that our center is an extension of the home and that it is directly accountable to the community and families we serve.

Governance

The East Side Child Care Center is a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation registered in the State of Colorado. The Center is goveerned by a Board of Directors comprised of seven parents and six Community-at-large representatives.

How we’re supported. How you can help.

The Center’s quality child development, care, and education depends on broad citizen and community support.

DONATIONS:
Your donations are welcome and most needed to help make a difference in the lives of children and families in Pueblo. You may mail your tax-deductible contribution to:

East Side Child Care Center
P.O. Box 11266
Pueblo, CO 81001

www.EastSideChildCare.com

Affordable Services

The East Side Child Care Center provides slidding-fee enrollment services for children enrolled 16 hours or more per week. The sliding fee scale is subsidized by allocations from United Way of Pueblo County, the Pueblo County Department of Housing and Human Services, and the City of Pueblo’s Department of Housing and Citizen Services.

Preschool Programs

Preschool programs for three and four year old children are integrated into the Center’s daily routine, supported by a partnership with Pueblo City Schools (District 60) from September through May. Early childhood education enhances the children’s school readiness skills, including listening and language skills; shape recognition; eye/hand coordination; sensory evaluation and integration; problem solving; social and conflict resolutions skills; initiative; self-control; confidence; fine motor skills; gross motor skills; creativity, and so much more. Field trips are provided for varied learning experiences.

School Age Services

The Center provides transportation to and from East Pueblo elementary schools for children enrolled for before and/or after school care. School age summer and school break programs enhance life skills and literacy.

NUTRITION PROGRAM:
Grade A menus provide a nutritional breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.