ABOUT US
Our Story
For 36 years, Family Star has been a beacon of hope and change for the families of northeast Denver. In a community long affected by systemic challenges, Family Star took action to provide children with the opportunities they deserved. What started as a response to the urgent need for better educational resources soon grew into a national model for early childhood education, with Family Star becoming the first Early Head Start pilot site in the region. Through their steadfast commitment, they helped transform their neighborhood, empowering families to break through barriers.
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Today, Family Star continues to make a lasting impact, offering individualized programs that support both children’s development and the well-being of the entire family. By nurturing each child's potential and providing essential support to their families, Family Star sets the foundation for lifelong success, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in an environment built on care, growth, and opportunity.
Our Mission
Through Montessori Curriculum and other leading educational systems, we create learning environments that help guide and develop children. We seek to develop the whole child by providing high-quality, integrated environments and supports that educate children, strengthen families, and build community.
Our Vision
To discover the child in inclusive Montessori environments and inspire a movement for educating children and caregivers, while breaking systemic barriers to allow children and caregivers to reach their fullest potential.
Our Values
Respect
Honor all with dignity and empathy
Integrity
Conduct our work honestly, truthfully, and transparently
Community
Value and work to strengthen the whole community
Support
Support the wellness and wellbeing of children, staff, and families
Communication
Practice ongoing, transparent, and consistent dialog with all
Curiosity
Approach our work with a spirit of wanting to continuously learn
Individualization
Believe every child is unique, and we strive to support each child’s development uniquely
Equity
Meet children and families where they are and provide necessary resources to overcome barriers