Northeast Denver · Since 1962

A Place WhereHope Is Achieved

From Early Childhood to Adulthood

A HOPE Center teacher reads a picture book to four preschoolers on the classroom's alphabet world-map rug.

ENROLL YOUR CHILD TODAY!

Join the HOPE Center extended family.

  • Give us a call or stop in to speak with an administrator who can walk through the necessary documents required for the application process.
  • The primary enrollment period is April-May, but we review applications throughout the year and accept students based on space availability.
  • Financial assistance is available to deserving families based on income and need.
Five preschool girls sit around a giant world puzzle on the floor, smiling up at the camera.

SIXTY YEARSOF HOPE

1962 founded with six children and two teachersToday a daily enrollment of over 200 children and 35 adults

The HOPE Center, one of the longest-established Black-led non-profit organizations in northeast Denver, has been supporting and empowering children of color for more than sixty years. Through its early childhood and vocational programs, the center provides a strong foundation for children to develop and adults to succeed. The HOPE Center is committed to ensuring that every child receives an education that honors their individuality and helps them pursue their aspirations for the future. Its enduring legacy continues to uplift the community.

About HOPE Center

Two programs, one HOPE Center

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education for Children: Offering an Early Start to Achievement

  • Toddler Program
  • Preschool
  • HOPE Academy Gifted Preschool/Kindergarten
  • Extended Preschool
  • Summer Session

Leveraging a multicultural and multi-discipline program, HOPE Center's Extended Preschool offers an active learning environment Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for children ages 2-1/2 to 5.

Early Childhood Education

Adult Day Services

Vocational Education Program:Providing Not Just Training But a Lifetime of Self-Worth

The HOPE Center Vocational Programs provide supervision, employment, assessment, community activities, training and placement to adults from the age of 16 diagnosed with developmental disabilities.

  • Work Activities Program
  • Basic Skills Program

3475 Holly Street, Denver, CO 80207-2037

Vocational Education Program
Outside by a brick wall, a teacher holds up a cup of soil while preschoolers watch closely during a planting lesson.

Building on Hope –Delivering Educational Success Through:

  • Services that support the whole child and the entire family
  • Highly-skilled and diverse staff reflective of population served
  • Quality educational programs integrated with cultural competencies
  • The ability to evolve and meet the ever-changing needs of children and adults
Children color at cafeteria tables covered in crayons while parents and staff look on during a family night.

We Support Families by:

  • Offering a challenging curriculum that supports a child's intellectual growth
  • Creating an environment where children can cultivate skills and abilities
  • Using multicultural and multilingual materials to create cultural awareness and celebrate who they are
  • Encouraging family and community involvement
  • Applying appropriate and innovative teaching styles

Get involved

Hope Center appreciates your support. Donate today!

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