With the successful voter reauthorization of Denver Preschool Program in 2023, our city reaffirmed its commitment to investing in early childhood education indefinitely.
This milestone not only solidifies our foundation and deepens our impact as an organization but also enriches our community by expanding access to high-quality preschool while evolving to meet the changing needs of families and providers.
Guided by the voices of our families, preschool providers, and trusted community partners—including local leaders, board members, and fellow nonprofit organizations—we remain deeply rooted in the community we serve. Their insights have driven us to enhance our staff, systems, processes, and technology, ensuring we are better equipped to support Denver’s families and preschool providers.
This year, we are also advancing the implementation of our 2025 strategic plan by diving deeper into community data, piloting new tools and resources to better understand the complexities of childcare needs across Denver, and enhancing our internal organizational structure. By embracing innovation and collaboration, we are shaping the next phase of our work and strengthening our impact for the future.
– Elsa Holguín – President and CEO
Scroll down for the executive summary of our 2024 Annual Report or click here for our full report.
Tuition Credits: By the numbers
DPP makes preschool more accessible and affordable for all Denver families with 4-year-olds and many families with qualifying 3-year-olds.
DPP distributes tuition support with a
focus on expanding opportunity and access,
prioritizing families facing financial barriers.
Tuition Credits: By the Numbers
DPP awarded approximately $22M in tuition credits to 4,472 young Denver learners.
Кредиты за обучение
DPP’s Quality Improvement (QI) program aligns with the state’s Colorado Shines Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) to promote high-quality programs across a unified array of core topics.
We are especially committed to ensuring that
children in high-quality preschool programs
receive the support they need to thrive,
helping to make early education more
accessible and affordable for all.
Улучшение качества
Elevating Excellence - The Transformative Value of Quality Improvement
DPP invests in a wide range of teacher-focused QI nitiatives, providing training, coaching and financial resources to empower educators. By ensuring they have the tools and support they need, we help create enriching and rewarding learning environments for both teachers and students. We are also proud that DPP providers rate notably higher on the Colorado Shines quality rating scale than non-DPP providers statewide.
Quality Improvement (QI) Efforts: By the Numbers
Approximately $1.5M was in distributed in grants to providers
community outreach
Building Trust In-Person and In-Community
Community Outreach for DPP is a thoughtful, multi-faceted effort that includes a team of community connectors, a dedicated preschool navigator to help families work through the application and preschool search processes, and an extensive lineup of community events.
Работа с сообществом
Over 1,240,000 Event Attendees
DPP community connectors engage with Denver families through multiple events throughout the year. Our team takes a thoughtful, deliberate approach to meeting families where they are.
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Работа с сообществом
New and Improved Website
DPP has launched a completely redesigned website! The new site emphasizes a family-centered, inclusive and accessible design. With a focus on straightforward navigation, intuitive layout, playful design, and translations available in 11 languages, the website provides a seamless experience for users of all backgrounds.
research and innovation
Fellowship
In early 2024, Cristal Cisneros, Ed.D., DPP’s Senior Director of Evaluation and Impact, began a fellowship with the Center for Educational Policy Research at Harvard University. The two-year-long fellowship includes a capstone Strategic Data Project focused on better understanding the complexities of the preschool landscape in Denver, specifically the needs of Denver families with young children.
Research and Innovation: By the Numbers
Progress Through Partnership
2023–2025 Strategic Plan Progress Report
DPP has made significant progress on the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, including the following:
Read Full PlanTargeted outreach, including bilingual events, has maintained strong enrollment among priority populations amid a city-wide population decrease.
Over $500,000 in direct stipends have been distributed to educators, supporting the workforce and professional development.
A research initiative was launched to explore alternative early childhood education pathways, like Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers.
Partnerships with the Denver Early Childhood Council and Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center aim to improve child health outcomes with funding from Delta Dental Foundation of Colorado.
DPP has enhanced governance, increased community representation, and improved data systems to ensure quality early learning access for Denver children
Full 2023-2024 Impact Report
Read the full report by clicking below.
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