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Technical assistance
health | Safety | wellness
We partner with local, state, and national stakeholders to promote and support health, safety, and wellness in early childhood settings and systems. We have expertise in health and well-being as well as early learning which allows us to advocate for best practices and policies in Colorado.
August is National Breastfeeding Month!
While it is a well-known fact that breastfeeding has numerous benefits to both the parent and child, up to 60% of breastfeeding moms stop sooner than is recommended*. Child care programs can support parents and employees who choose to breastfeed by implementing...
Healthy Child Care Colorado’s Statement of Solidarity
Amidst a global pandemic and civil unrest due to police brutality, communities of color are being disproportionately impacted on both fronts. There is a bright light shining on the many injustices and racial inequities that exist in our country and they are...
Growing Young Minds!
Looking for a fun summer project? June is National Fruit and Vegetable Month, why not celebrate by planting a garden in your program! Join us by snapping some pictures while planting a garden with your kiddos and use the hashtag #CommunityGarden and tag...
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