Recreation Centers

Yellow Brick School Building

Welcome to the Yellow Brick School Building. Home to several childcare organizations that serve the residents of the Roaring Fork Valley and to the City of Aspen Parks and Recreation Special Events and Marketing Department.


Information for Parents, Providers, Employers, and the Community:
Kids First Childcare Resource provides access to childcare information and resources, and promotes the availability of quality, affordable childcare in Pitkin County.

Childcare options and locations


We administer programs and allocate funding that directly benefits early childhood programs, families with young children and employers in Pitkin County. We provide childcare financial aid to qualifying families, and support early childhood programs in Pitkin County with annual grants and technical assistance.


A young child's experiences and relationships determine whether the brain is well wired for the future. As a parent, your role is the most important in your child's life. Early childhood education can be another important partner in your child's development. Research shows us that children benefit from high quality early childhood programs. Their social and emotional competence is increased and they are more likely to succeed later in school.


We know how to provide quality childcare. However, most early childhood programs operate on very limited budgets. Our goal at Kids First is to promote the availability of quality, affordable child care. The facts remain that quality is not as great as it could be for children, parents struggle to pay what they are charged, and teachers are not adequately compensated for the important work they do.


Do you have questions about your child's development? Kids First and Early Childhood Connections can answer your questions and put you in contact with resources and valuable information in your community. Call Kids First at (970) 920-5363 or Early Childhood Connections at 1-888-777-4041.


For more information please click the links below:
www.qualistar.org
http://www.aspenpitkin.com/depts/50/


Hours of Operation

Facility Amenities

Childcare Organization
Kids First Program
Special Events & Marketing Offices

Admission

Location

Yellow Brick School Building
215 North Garmish Street
Aspen, CO 81611

Important Phone Numbers
Kids First                              970.920.5363 
Aspen Special Events  970.429.2093 
Aspen Marketing  970.429.2098 


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