Welcome to Ignacio Early Learning Program!

970-563-0681

The school provides early education services for families with children two to five years old. Ignacio Early Learning Program serves 62 children and is made up of three classrooms:

2 Pre-K Classrooms

1 Preschool Classroom

1 Toddler Classroom

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We are an Ignacio School District-run Pre-K program and a Southern Colorado Community Action Agency-run program for our preschool and toddler classrooms. We offer Head Start spots, Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) funding, and Universal Preschool (UPK) funding to qualifying children.

IELP is accredited with Colorado Shines and uses Teaching Strategies as its testing and documentation platform. Ignacio Early Learning Program has adopted an emergent curricular model, called Creative Curriculum. While we have identified developmental goals for every child in our care, teachers are trained to be in tune with the child's perspective. Children support the direction of the study that is selected based on their interest level.  Lesson plans and daily activities will reflect their interest. It is the responsibility of the teacher to 1.) thoughtfully observe the children in their care and determine what themes are piquing their curiosity; 2.) weave social/emotional, language, fine/gross motor, and cognitive learning into the thematic planning process.

We are a preschool rooted in community and culture, strong in kindergarten readiness, passionate in love and acceptance of all children and families, and continuous growth for children, families, and teachers. Students spend their day with routines, literacy, math, science, art, music, and fine and gross motor skills. Plus, plenty of time to play and socialize! IELP teaches the Incredible Years program (Dinosaur School) throughout the school year to help children learn to regulate feelings and emotions with a great success rate!

IELP is a four-day school week and follows the Ignacio School District calendar. Registration is open year-long and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to meeting you!