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New Safe Sleep Guidelines
June 14, 2013
Tragically, deaths from SUID, accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, make up for 10 percent of all infant deaths in Colorado every year. The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment has added new information to its Violence and Injury Prevention Network website.
Job Growth Expected for Preschool Educators
May 30, 2013
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports national demand for pre-K educators is expected to increase by 25 percent over the next decade.
New Support for Early Childhood Education in Colorado
May 23, 2013
We urge child care providers to learn more about this recent legislation.
Working to End Childhood Hunger in Colorado
May 16, 2013
Thank you to the Colorado policymakers and organizations that are working to combat childhood hunger in our state.
Time to Recognize and Thank Child Care Providers
May 2, 2013
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is right around the corner, next Friday, May 10th! Provider Appreciation Day offers a unique opportunity for us to recognize and commend the tremendous dedication, patience and commitment that child care providers demonstrate every day in caring for young children.
Bright News for Young Kids in Colorado and Nation-wide
April 22, 2013
Last week, the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced they will invest the majority of the 2013 Race to the Top funds for a second Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge competition.
Improvements in Colorado Child Care
April 11, 2013
The Child Care Aware "We Can Do Better" 2013 rankings are out today, and Colorado has moved from being one of the worst states in the nation as recently as 2011 to 35th overall.
What does it mean to be “ready for school”?
April 4, 2013
When we talk about kids being ready for school, what does that mean? For children “graduating” from preschool and moving on to Kindergarten next fall, that means a big transition.
Books that Celebrate Diversity
March 27, 2013
We have some ideas for children's books aimed at building acceptance of different kinds of families.
Child Poverty and Sequestration Impacts in Colorado
March 21, 2013
On Monday, Colorado Children’s Campaign released its 2013 KIDS COUNT in Colorado! publication, which provides comprehensive data about the health and well-being of children in Colorado.