Impact Blog
Learn about some of the important work we are leading to build safe, supportive, and healthy early childhood settings and systems.
Healthy Child Care Colorado’s Statement of Solidarity
Jun 9, 2020 | Early Childhood Resources
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!
May 28, 2020 | Early Childhood Resources
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
May 8, 2020 | Early Childhood Resources
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
Apr 29, 2020 | Early Childhood Resources
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
Mar 16, 2020 | Early Childhood Resources
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...
Tooth Brushing in Child Care Settings: It can be done!
Jan 30, 2020 | Early Childhood Resources
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...
Happy New Year! Now is the time for immunization reporting.
Jan 8, 2020 | Early Childhood Resources
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...
Finding the Perfect Holiday Gifts for Children
Nov 27, 2019 | Early Childhood Resources
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...
Make Playground Safety a Priority
Sep 5, 2019 | Early Childhood Resources
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...
HCCC receives nearly $300,000 to support oral health
Apr 18, 2019 | Early Childhood Resources, Innovation, Professional Development, What's New?
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...
The Recipe for an amazing “Cooking Matters for Child Care Professionals” training
Jan 3, 2019 | Early Childhood Resources, Innovation, Professional Development
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...
Healthy Beginnings, Active Futures Grant | Story of Impact: Charlotte’s Child Care
Feb 17, 2018 | Early Childhood Resources
During the first round of the Healthy Beginnings, Active Futures Grant, Charlotte Phelps of Charlotte’s Child Care in Adams County requested and was awarded...