our impact
We answer 2,500 technical assistance requests, deliver professional development to hundreds of professionals, award capital improvement grants in nonprofit programs, and catalyze dozens of policy changes.
Community IMPACT REPORT
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blog
Learn about hot topics from our team and partners. In our blog, you will learn about some of the important work we are leading to impact health, safety, and wellness in the early childhood settings and systems.
Tooth Brushing in Child Care Settings: It can be done!
Habits that children develop in the early stages of life are incredibly important. Did you know 90 percent of brain development occurs before the first day of kindergarten? Wow! And, did you know tooth decay is the number one chronic disease in childhood, and that...
Happy New Year! Now is the time for immunization reporting.
Happy New Year! Now is the time for immunization reporting – the extended due date is January 15, 2020. For resources, including written instructions and a video to support your reporting, visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Remember,...
Finding the Perfect Holiday Gifts for Children
The holiday season is rapidly approaching and with it comes the stress of finding those perfect holiday gifts for children. Before you purchase that new video game or tablet, we want you to consider your many options. The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly...
Make Playground Safety a Priority
September is a great time to think about the safety of your playgrounds. Here are some statistics regarding playground safety from Brainline: Over 200,000 children visit emergency rooms each year due to playground-related injuries 15 child fatalities occur each year...
HCCC receives nearly $300,000 to support oral health
Taran Schneider, Executive Director of Healthy Child Care Colorado says, “We’re so grateful for this three year grant from the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation. This funding allows us to teach early childhood educators, children, and their families about the...
The Recipe for an amazing “Cooking Matters for Child Care Professionals” training
Recipe for an amazing Cooking Matters for Child Care Professionals training Serving Size: Programs full of happy and healthy children Prep Time: 8 hours on January 26th, 2019 Ingredients (provided at no cost): 25 enthusiastic ECE professionals 1 knowledgeable trainer...