Impact Blog
Learn about some of the important work we are leading to build safe, supportive, and healthy early childhood settings and systems.
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...
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...
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...
Building Healthy Futures Awards
We are thrilled to announce that five incredible individuals and organizations have been chosen to receive Building Healthy Futures Awards from Healthy Child...
October is Safe Sleep Month!
Sudden unexpected infant death is the leading cause of death occurring among infants 1-12 months in Colorado*. Providing a safe sleep environment for a baby...
Keeping the Lights On!
We are pleased to announce a total of $272,500 was awarded to 76 family child care homes and child care centers/school-age programs awarded grants through...
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...
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...
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...
COVID-19 Health & Safety Toolkit for Colorado Child Care Programs
Healthy Child Care Colorado has developed a health and safety toolkit for licensed child care centers, family child care homes, and school-age child...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Going into 2020, I don’t think any of us expected we would be worried about social distancing, food and supply shortages, or being stuck in our homes to...
Census 2020 Basics
Why is the Census important? Did you know that 0-4-year-olds are most likely to be missed in the census count? The census happens once every ten years, so...