Has C.O.P. always been in the dome building?
Does my child have to have special needs to enroll?
Does my child have to be potty trained to enroll?
Do I have to live in a certain area to enroll?
How old does my child need to be to attend C.O.P.?
Is C.O.P. open all year?
How much is tuition?
Is financial aid available?
What are C.O.P.’s hours?
How do I enroll my child?
How long has Children’s Outreach Project been in existence?
What do other parents say about C.O.P.?
Is C.O.P. accredited?
How is C.O.P. funded?
How can I help?
What curriculum does C.O.P. use?
What is C.O.P.’s discipline policy?

Has C.O.P. always been in the dome building?
C.O.P. was housed in local churches until need dictated that the program expand into its own building. We launched a capital campaign and our current building was completed in 1987 on land donated by the Adams 50 School District.
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Does my child have to have special needs to enroll?
No, C.O.P. provides young children of all abilities with excellent early childhood education and care that is affordable for all families.
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Does my child have to be potty trained to enroll?
No, C.O.P. does not require your child to be potty trained upon enrollment. It is our goal to work with parents and assist them in this endeavor. The experienced staff at C.O.P. can make suggestions based on experience and will work as members of your home team in helping your child develop this new skill in a positive manner. There is a small additional fee associated with diapering and potty training.
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Do I have to live in a certain area to enroll?
No, C.O.P. is a private not-for-profit organization, has open enrollment, and accepts families from any geographical area. Please note that C.O.P. does not provide transportation and that all policies apply to every family enrolled.
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How old does my child need to be to attend C.O.P.?
C.O.P. is licensed to enroll children between the ages of 2 1/2 - 6 years old.
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Is C.O.P. open all year?
Yes, Children's Outreach Project is open 12 months each year. The summer session typically begins the Tuesday after Memorial Day and continues until just before Labor Day.
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How much is tuition?
The tuition rates at C.O.P. are low, based on the industry average, and vary based on the number of hours your child attends C.O.P. Each child’s schedule must be a set schedule, unless they occupy a full time spot. Please call our administrative office for current tuition rates. 303-429-0653.
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Is financial aid available?
C.O.P. accepts families receiving Child Care Assistance. Children’s Outreach Project is also a Colorado Preschool Program site for Adams County District 50. Please see the “Parents” page for more information on these programs and to find out how to apply.
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What are C.O.P.’s hours?
Children's Outreach Project is open from 6:30am – 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. We are closed on major holidays and also close for professional development days and a teacher work day each year. You can view our closures on our “Parents” page.
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How do I enroll my child?
Call C.O.P. at 303-429-0653 or email us on the “Contact Us” page to check on availability, to get any other questions answered, and to schedule a tour or intake appointment.

Our student information form and enrollment agreement are both available on the “Parents” page. You may choose the PDF format which can be printed and filled out by hand, or the Excel format which can be saved to your computer and completed.

Please bring these forms along with: Current immunization records, current proof of physical examination, ongoing medical records/orders, legal documents and or custody arrangements documentation, IEPs or doctor/therapist evaluations (if applicable) to your appointment.
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How long has Children’s Outreach Project been in existence?
C.O.P. was founded in 1970, an outreach program of the JFK Center at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.
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What do other parents say about C.O.P.?
Please see our “Testimonials” page to view parent opinions, or to post your own comment.
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Is C.O.P. accredited?
No, however we are a Qualistar rated program. Each year, Qualistar Colorado, an organization working to improve the quality of early childhood programming within the state of Colorado, issues an assessment of our critical program areas and then develops a quality improvement plan that outlines opportunity areas and strategies for improvement, benchmarks for success, and overall outcome measures. Our willingness and enthusiasm to participate in this program exemplifies our commitment to quality and building school readiness in our young students.
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How is C.O.P. funded?
Children’s Outreach Project is a not-for-profit organization. Income consists of foundation and corporate grants, private donations and tuition. Fundraisers finance the remaining operational costs. Parents and guardians of children enrolled at C.O.P. are required to participate in a minimum of two fundraising events during the year.
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How can I help?
Thank you for asking. Please see our “Support Us” page for complete details. C.O.P. always accepts volunteers, donations of both monetary value and items for our school and families. You may also call 303-429-0653 and speak with Stephanie Baer, our Executive Director if you are interested in helping in another way, or if you are interested in serving on our Board of Trustees.
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What curriculum does C.O.P. use?
Every classroom at Children’s Outreach Project follows a developmentally appropriate model called Creative Curriculum. The philosophy, techniques, and assessment outlined by Creative Curriculum are specifically designed to address the development of children in a preschool/kindergarten setting. See Creative Curriculum on the Programs and Services page for more information.
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What is C.O.P.’s discipline policy?
Discipline is child management. It is an ongoing process of assisting each child to develop self-control and self-esteem. We recognize that positive discipline helps children learn self-control and encourages the development of a child’s self-esteem. The most widely used method of discipline at C.O.P. is redirection.

When necessary, children are given a time out period of one minute for each year of the child’s age, or less. If our methods do not seem to be effective and the behavior continues, a meeting will be set up with the child’s parents or guardians. If you have concerns regarding behavior management, we urge you to first talk with your child’s teacher and then with the director. For more information, please refer to the Parent Handbook.
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