CPCD

What CPCD does

CPCD (Community Partnership for Child Development) is a Colorado Springs-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1987, that delivers federally and state-funded early childhood education across El Paso County, Colorado. It operates three core programs — Head Start Preschool for income-eligible children ages 3–5, Early Head Start for infants/toddlers from birth to age 3 (with some prenatal enrollment), and Universal Preschool (UPK) providing 12–15 hours of no-cost preschool to all 4-year-olds under Colorado's state program. Services are delivered at no cost to families and combine education, health screenings (medical, dental, vision, hearing), behavioral support, transportation, and family support, with every enrolled family assigned a dedicated Family Advocate.

The organization runs 60+ classrooms across the county, leveraging classroom space donated by five partner school districts (Harrison D2, Widefield D3, Fountain-Fort Carson D8, Colorado Springs D11, Falcon D49) and partner sites (Early Connections Learning Centers, family child care homes, Little Tykes). A differentiating structural asset is the only Head Start classroom located on a U.S. military installation, hosted at Fort Carson. The instructional backbone is the Creative Curriculum with supplements (Pyramid Plus for behavior, nutrition activities, pedestrian safety), delivered through a center-based teacher-led model. CPCD reports outcome metrics including 88% kindergarten readiness, 95% medical/dental home attachment, 98% vision/hearing screenings within 45 days, and 90% family engagement.

Revenue is sourced almost entirely from government grants — primarily federal Head Start / Early Head Start awards and state UPK funding — supplemented by individual and corporate donations, monthly giving via CPCD Champions, and corporate sponsorship (qualifying for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit). CPCD does not charge tuition; its distribution is a hybrid of direct enrollment (online pre-application or phone intake) and channel partnerships through school districts and community organizations. With 251–500 employees, the operating scale is consistent with a mid-sized Head Start grantee serving 1,000+ children annually across a single county.

Name

CPCD

Legal name

Community Partnership for Child Development

Website

https://cpcdheadstart.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CPCD is a Colorado Springs-based nonprofit Head Start grantee serving 1,000+ income-eligible children annually through Head Start, Early Head Start, and Colorado Universal Preschool programs delivered across 60+ classrooms in El Paso County, including a unique on-base Fort Carson site.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education and Family Support Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Head Start & Publicly Funded Infant/Toddler Programs (EDACAGAH), Mental Health & Infant/Early Childhood Consultation (0–5) (EDACAFAO), Part-Time / Drop-In Preschools (EDACABAN)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Head start programs
• Preschool and family support
• Child development services
• Universal preschool UPK

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Head Start Federal Funding: Head Start is a federally funded early childhood education program providing early education, health services, and family support for children ages 3 to 5 from qualifying families.
2. Early Head Start Federal Funding: Early Head Start serves children from birth until age 3, with some enrollment of pregnant women, providing early education, behavioral support, medical, dental, and family support services.
3. Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado State Funding: Colorado's Universal Preschool Program provides 12 to 15 hours of no-cost preschool to all 4-year-olds. CPCD offers this program with additional services for qualifying families.
4. Donations and Sponsorships: Individual donations, monthly giving (CPCD Champions), and corporate sponsorships support CPCD operations. Donations may qualify for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CPCD delivers federally funded Head Start Preschool (ages 3–5), Early Head Start (birth to age 3), and Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) programs to income-eligible families, combining early childhood education with health, nutrition, transportation, and family support services. Programs are delivered at no cost to families through school district, partner-site, and military-base classrooms across El Paso County, Colorado.

Product overview

CPCD operates as a unified early childhood education and family support organization offering three interconnected programs: Head Start Preschool for children ages 3-5, Universal Preschool (UPK) for 4-year-olds, and Early Head Start for children from birth to age 3. These programs share common services including health screenings (medical, dental, vision, hearing), family support with dedicated Family Advocates, and bus transportation. CPCD partners with 5 local school districts (Districts 2, 3, 8, 11, and 49) and serves over 1,000 children annually across 60+ classrooms throughout El Paso County, Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Head Start Preschool: Early education, health services, and family support for children ages 3 to 5.
• Universal Preschool (UPK)
• Early Head Start

Products and services

• Head Start Preschool Center-based early education program for children ages 3-5, attended four days a week for eight hours per day. Combines early education with health services and family support, provided at no cost to income-eligible families.
• Universal Preschool (UPK) No-cost preschool providing 12 to 15 hours weekly for all 4-year-olds through Colorado's Universal Preschool Program. Includes health screenings and family support; can be layered with Head Start for full-day care.
• Early Head Start Year-round program serving children from birth until age 3, with enrollment available for pregnant women in some cases. Delivers early education, behavioral support, medical and dental services, and family support.
• Bus Services Transportation services provided at designated bus stop locations for selected Head Start classrooms, supporting families who cannot transport their children.
• Family Support Services Family-facing services including home visits, parenting classes, and literacy activities. Every enrolled family is paired with a dedicated Family Advocate who connects them to community resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of children enter kindergarten meeting developmental expectations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Harrison School District 2coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarrison School District 2 supports CPCD by providing classroom space in district schools, allowing children to attend preschool in their home school environment. This partnership enables seamless transitions to kindergarten for children in District 2.
• Widefield School District 3coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWidefield School District 3 provides classroom space for CPCD Head Start and UPK classrooms, enabling District 3 children to receive early childhood education in their home schools.
• Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFountain-Fort Carson School District 8 partners with CPCD by providing classroom space for early childhood education programs, supporting children and families in the district service area.
• Colorado Springs School District 11coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado Springs School District 11 provides classroom space for CPCD programming and includes CPCD's unique military base classroom at Fort Carson. The district also hosts the D11 Adult and Family Education Center as a partner.
• Falcon School District 49coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFalcon School District 49 supports CPCD by providing classroom space for early childhood education programs serving District 49 families.
• Early Connections Learning CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly Connections Learning Centers serves as a partner site providing full-day, full-year Head Start and Early Head Start services for families needing extended care beyond standard program hours.
• Little TykescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLittle Tykes operates as a partner site offering full-day, full-year early childhood services through CPCD for families requiring extended childcare coverage.
• U.S. Army Garrison, Fort CarsonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPCD is the only Head Start program in the country with a classroom on a military base. This unique partnership with Fort Carson brings essential early learning and family services directly to military families stationed at the installation.
• Army Community ServicesminorOthersArmy Community Services provides support services for military families in coordination with CPCD's on-base programming.
• El Paso County Department of Human ServicesminorOthersCounty human services department supports families working toward self-sufficiency through referrals and coordination of social services.
• Diversus HealthminorOthersMental and behavioral health services provider offering support services for CPCD families.
• Peak Vista Community Health CentersminorOthersCommunity health center providing medical services as part of CPCD's comprehensive health and wellness approach.
• Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND)minorOthersDental services provider supporting CPCD's health services by providing dental care for children whose families cannot afford private dental services.
• Pikes Peak State CollegeminorOthersHigher education partner providing educational opportunities and career pathways for families, including early childhood education training.
• University of Colorado at Colorado SpringsminorOthersUniversity partner providing educational resources and potential career pathways for CPCD families.
• Pikes Peak United Way Family Success CenterminorOthersCommunity resource hub providing family support services and referrals for CPCD families.
• TESSAminorOthersDomestic violence support services provider offering resources for families in need.
• Catholic Charities of Central ColoradominorOthersSocial services organization providing support resources for families in the CPCD community.
• Centro de la FamiliaminorOthersLatino family services organization providing culturally responsive support resources.
• The Resource ExchangeminorOthersDevelopmental disability services provider supporting children with special needs in CPCD classrooms.
• Partners in HousingminorOthersHousing support services helping families work toward housing stability and self-sufficiency.
• Homeward Pikes Peak – Bloom HouseminorOthersResidential treatment center providing specialized services for families in crisis.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Learning Care Group: Operator of multiple U.S. early childhood education brands (Childtime, La Petite Academy, Tutor Time, Creative Kids). Comparable as a multi-brand ECE operator running infant and preschool classrooms nationwide, and a likely competitor in any CPCD expansion geography.
• Primrose Schools: Franchise network of private preschool and early elementary programs. Closely comparable in operating preschool classrooms with curriculum-driven outcomes for children ages 0–5, though privately paid rather than publicly funded.
• KinderCare Learning Companies: National for-profit chain of early childhood education centers serving infants through school-age children. Most directly comparable in operating early childhood classrooms at scale, though funded by tuition rather than federal grants.
• Goddard School: Franchise preschool system focused on children from six weeks to six years using a play-based curriculum. Comparable as a private, tuition-based preschool operator competing for the same 3–5 age cohort that CPCD serves through Head Start and UPK.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Largest U.S. operator of employer-sponsored and community-based early childhood education and child care. Directly comparable on the regulated child-care delivery model that CPCD operates, with broader scale and employer-sponsored contracts that CPCD lacks.

Others

• National Head Start Association: National membership and training association for Head Start grantees, including CPCD. Indirectly comparable as the industry body representing CPCD's federal program framework, training, and policy advocacy rather than a direct service peer.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit network providing afterschool and youth-development programming to children and teens, including some early childhood and family services. Comparable as a similarly sized, federally and philanthropically supported nonprofit serving vulnerable children, though centered on school-age youth rather than 0–5.
• YMCA of the USA: National nonprofit operating youth-development, early learning, and family-support programs, including licensed child care. Comparable to CPCD as a multi-site nonprofit provider of early childhood and family services, but with a much broader programmatic portfolio.
• Save the Children (U.S. Programs): Major nonprofit running U.S. early childhood and literacy programs (including Head Start in some regions). Directly comparable mission and federal funding profile, though U.S. Programs are a subset of an international organization.
• Children's Defense Fund: National child-advocacy nonprofit focused on anti-poverty programs for children from birth through adolescence, with deep involvement in Head Start policy and funding. Comparable federal-policy orientation and child-welfare mission, though primarily an advocacy organization rather than a direct service operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9ROtLJZLA-UUEp5JdAMJ5Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/CPCDHEADSTART
• Instagraminstagram.com/cpcdhs
• Xx.com/cpcd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-partnership-for-child-development

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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