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Technical assistance
health | Safety | well-being
We bridge physical health, social-emotional well-being as well as early learning which allows us to advocate for best practices and policies in Colorado.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and we encourage all child care professionals to raise awareness as you have such a critical role in supporting children and families in your community. As a mandatory reporter, if you are concerned about possible child abuse and...
Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month!
Happy National Children’s Dental Health Month! Each year the American Dental Association observes this month to educate everyone on the importance of good oral health for children. We are participating in this initiative by providing tips, activities, and education on...
Taran Schneider Stepping into Role as Board Chair for Nation’s Leading Child Care Organization
We are delighted to announce that our Executive Director, Taran Schneider, is stepping into the role of Board President for Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA), the nation’s leading voice on early care and education. Taran has been a member of CCAoA for nearly a...
Why early childhood Matters
90%
of brain development occurs before a child's first day of kindergarten
A child's vocabulary at
age 3
can predict third grade reading level, a strong indicator of lifelong success
Employee absenteeism due to unreliable child care costs U.S. businesses
$3 billion
annually