Yampah Mountain High School Nursery — Glenwood Springs, CO

Yampah Mountain High School Nursery

An on-site infant and toddler nursery operating within Yampah Mountain High School that provides early childhood education and care in a two-generation model to support teen parents continuing their high school education.

About

Overview

The nursery offers on-site early childhood care for infants and toddlers as part of a two-generation model that supports teen parents enrolled at the high school. Care emphasizes play-based learning and early literacy development while enabling parents to continue their education.

Approach & curriculum

The program uses play-based learning and a family literacy foundation to support children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. Instruction and training elements mentioned include alignment with early childhood workforce standards and social-emotional supports.

Partnerships, training & workforce development

The school’s early childhood pathway includes college coursework and industry-recognized workforce certifications for students pursuing early childhood careers.
Hands-on learning, internships, and credentialing (including CPR/first aid and state-recognized early childhood certifications) are offered as part of the pathway that is linked to the on-site nursery.

Programs

Teen Parent Program

A two-generation program that supports pregnant and parenting teens attending high school by providing on-site childcare, transportation, academic supports, parenting education, child development instruction, and referrals to healthcare, housing, and financial assistance. The program is described as serving approximately 15–25 students and their families.

YMHS Infant|Toddler Nursery

An on-site nursery serving infants and toddlers that provides play-based early childhood education and care within a two-generation model to support teen parents continuing their schooling.

0 - 3 years 6 months

Yampah Infant & Toddler Nursery

An on-site infant and toddler nursery operating within the Teen Parent Program that provides early childhood education and care in a two-generation model focused on family literacy; the nursery is described as serving children "currently 1 week to 3.5 years old."

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