Zach’s Place – New Family Enrollment
Welcome to Zach’s Place! We are so excited about your interest in Zach’s Place!
Zach’s Place at the Laurie Hillyard Family Center is the only licensed childcare facility in the Pikes Peak Region that offers specialized child and respite care for youth with disabilities, ages 2.5 to 18. We serve both children with special needs and typically developing children in an inclusive, supportive setting. We provide the break and support parents need while giving children the chance to enjoy fun and challenging activities in a learning environment. Moreover, we believe that an inclusive learning environment allows both special needs and typical children to benefit from shared experiences.
To begin the enrollment process, we ask all interested families to complete an inquiry form per child. This helps us understand what kinds of support services you’re looking for and gives us a high-level view of your child’s needs. Please note: filling out this form does not guarantee enrollment. After we receive your inquiry, a member of our team will contact you within two business days to schedule a tour of our facility.
During the tour, you’ll have a chance to:
- Walk through our physical environment.
- Learn about the services you’re most interested in.
- Sit down with our team to further discuss your child’s unique needs, goals, and guardian expectations.
We encourage you to bring your child with you! Our staff will engage with them—and, if they’re willing, invite them to join in on any activities taking place during your visit.
What happens after the tour? Following your tour and meeting with our team, if Zach’s Place seems like a good fit for your family, our team will reach out within 48 hours to provide you with our full enrollment packet and walk you through the next steps. This may include gathering medical and support documentation, reviewing care plans, and scheduling your child’s first day. Our team will be here to support you every step of the way.
STEP 2 – SCHEDULE & ATTEND A TOUR
- A team member will contact you within 2 business days
- During the tour you’ll:
- Walk through our facility
- Learn more about the services you’re most interested in
- Meet with our team to discuss your child’s needs, goals, and guardian expectations.
STEP 3 – POST TOUR FOLLOW-UP
- Our team will follow up within 2 business days
- If Zach’s Place seems like a good fit:
- You’ll receive an enrollment packet and guidance on the next steps. This will include things like:
- Submitting medical and support documentation
- Reviewing care plans
- Scheduling your child’s first day
- You’ll receive an enrollment packet and guidance on the next steps. This will include things like:
FAQs About Zach’s Place
While we cannot guarantee placement, we make every effort to accommodate your family. We provide a loving and safe environment with trained individuals who concentrate in special needs and behavioral challenges.
Yes we do! We offer a sliding fee scale based on your household income and will provide applicable discounts based on those determinations.
YES, Zach’s Place is a UPK provider. How Does it Work?
All children in Colorado can register for up to 15 hours of free, high-quality preschool in their year before kindergarten through Colorado’s Universal Pre-K (UPK) Program.
- Families may qualify for more hours based on a number of qualifying factors.
- 3 Year Olds should contact their school district for preschool services.
- Preschool aged children with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) should work with their Special Education Administrative Unit (AU) to enroll.
To find out more information visit: https://cdec.colorado.gov/universal-preschool-colorado OR https://upk.colorado.gov/providers/98b507b1-c42e-4c99-aa5b-23916838f058
