The philosophy of the Early Education Department is to create an integrated and comprehensive system of diverse, high quality early childhood education and care services. This system of services will enhance the development of young children so they succeed throughout their academic career; support families in their role as nurturers and first teachers; and meet the needs and financial abilities of Denver’s working parents. The Early Childhood Education Program goals include: • providing a broad range of developmentally appropriate experiences for preschool children that support the development of their social-emotional, physical, cognitive, language, and emergent literacy and mathematical skills which are the foundation for future school success • actively involving parents in the education of their children both at home and at school