DPP Provider Benefits:
Tuition Support
Paid directly to your program every month on behalf of every 4-year-old and qualifying 3-year-old.
Quality Improvement
Evidence-based tracking and training framework to maximize your school and student experience.
Professional Development
Customized early childhood education training in topics like diversity, equity and inclusion; dual language learning; mindfulness; and social-emotional skills, to elevate your expertise.
Institutional Support
Help navigating county or state-wide changes to funding, policies, and procedures, including Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK).
Financial Grants
Stipends paid directly to staff to retain workforce and alleviate cost-of-living challenges.
Marketing Opportunities
Inclusion in DPP’s Find a Preschool provider directory and DPP events such as the Annual Preschool Showcase.
Does My Preschool Qualify?
You qualify if you can say yes to the following:
My preschool program has at least one 4-year-old child enrolled who lives in the City and County of Denver and is in his/her last year of preschool before kindergarten.
My preschool program has a current child care license in good standing with the Colorado Department of of Early Childhood.
My preschool program has or is willing to obtain insurance that meets the DPP insurance guidelines as described in the DPP Provider Agreement.
If approved as a DPP partner, my program agrees to participate in a three-part quality improvement system that includes an introduction to a quality orientation, quality rating and observation, and the development of a quality improvement plan.
My program will agree to follow all terms and conditions as outlined in the DPP Provider Agreement.
Steps to Becoming a DPP Provider
Applying to become a DPP Provider is an easy 3-step process. These steps can be completed in any order, and we are available at any time to assist with your application process.
Review and Agree to DPP Provider Agreement
Simply download the DPP Provider Agreement, review it, and ensure that you agree to the terms.
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Review and complete DPP Provider Application
Download and complete the DPP Provider Application.
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Schedule a Call with DPP’s Team
If you are interested in becoming a DPP provider, please fill out the below form and we will schedule a call to share more, learn about your program, and determine next steps.
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Have More Questions?
Get in Touch
If you need additional support with your DPP provider application or have questions about eligibility, benefits, or next steps, please reach out and a member of our team will be in touch. We look forward to speaking with you!
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