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Home Instruction for
Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)
A Love of Learning Begins at Home
HIPPY is an evidence-based home visiting program that helps parents and legal guardians prepare children ages 3, 4, and 5 for kindergarten. Through weekly visits, a structured curriculum, storybooks, and hands-on activities, families build early learning skills together at home.
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Trained home visitors guide parents through each lesson and provide encouragement, resources, and practical support. HIPPY also includes monthly group meetings that help families connect, practice activities, and build a supportive learning community.
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Who We Serve
HIPPY serves parents and legal guardians of children ages 3, 4, and 5 who are preparing for kindergarten. Families participate in the program together, with parents supported in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher
What We Provide
Weekly Home Visits
One-on-one visits with a trained home visitor who guides parents through each week’s lesson, activities, and learning materials.
30-Week Curriculum
A structured series of lessons designed to build kindergarten-readiness skills and support learning at home.
Storybooks and Learning Materials
Children’s books and hands-on materials that families can use together during lessons and throughout the week.
Kindergarten Readiness
Activities that support early literacy, language, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development.
Monthly Group Connections
Opportunities for families to connect, practice activities, share experiences, and build community.
Parent Support
Encouragement and practical guidance that help parents build confidence as their child’s first teacher.
Monthly Group Connections
Families enrolled in HIPPY participate in monthly group meetings that bring parents, caregivers, and children together. Meetings may include family activities, parent education, opportunities to practice HIPPY lessons, and time to connect with other families.
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These gatherings help families build relationships, strengthen confidence, and create a supportive learning community.
HIPPY Graduation
Each year, children who complete the HIPPY program are celebrated at a special graduation ceremony with their families. Parents and caregivers are invited to recognize their child’s hard work, growth, and preparation for kindergarten.
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Graduates receive a certificate of completion and take part in a meaningful celebration that honors everything they and their families accomplished throughout the program.
Enrollment
The program runs from September through May, with open enrollment available as space allows. To enroll, participants must be the child’s parent or legal guardian.
Contact Us!
719-601-6346
Where We Serve
Services available in Spanish
HIPPY currently serves families in Pueblo, Fremont, Crowley, and Otero counties.
Why Join HIPPY?
HIPPY helps you prepare your child for kindergarten through simple, engaging activities you can complete together at home. Parents receive guidance, encouragement, and age-appropriate learning materials while building confidence as their child’s first teacher.
Children strengthen early literacy, school-readiness, social-emotional, and problem-solving skills while parents create meaningful learning routines and strengthen their relationship with their child.
Ready to Get Started with HIPPY?