Colorado Links

Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) CAEYC is a professional membership organization that serves and acts on behalf of early childhood educators through advocacy, leadership and professional development.

Colorado Association of Family Child Care (CAFCC) The Colorado Association of Family Child Care (CAFCC) a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and education of licensed family child care providers in the state of Colorado.

Colorado Bright Beginnings The Colorado Bright Beginnings’ programs provide accurate, research-based information, education, connections to community resources, and support for parents and caregivers to make the best decisions for their child's development. The programs provide families with free information, community resources and support to give their children the best start in life and are available in both English and Spanish.

Early Childhood Education Association of Colorado The Early Childhood Education Association of Colorado is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and guidance in the management and administration of child care centers.

Colorado Children’s Campaign The leading bipartisan voice for children from the state capitol to communities across the state, focusing on expanding access to quality healthcare, early childhood experiences and K-12 education.

Colorado Department of Education, Special/Gifted/Pre-K The Exceptional Student Leadership Unit of the Colorado Department of Education includes information on programs and services for Gifted and Talented, Early Childhood Initiatives, and the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind.

Colorado Office of Professional Development A statewide entity responsible for improving the quality of services, supports and education for young children and their families by enhancing the knowledge, skills and professional advancement of early childhood professionals.

Early Childhood Colorado Information Clearinghouse A gateway to Colorado information and resources about all matters related to the healthy and thriving development of children, birth to age 8.

Pyramid Plus Center The Pyramid Plus Center’s goal is to increase the use of evidence-based, early childhood social emotional and inclusive practices in early care and education settings, including family child care and in-home providers, through the high fidelity implementation of two national models: Pyramid Model for Promoting Social and Emotional Development of Infants and Young Children and SpecialQuest Birth-Five Approach to Early Childhood Inclusion as well as well as other related evidence-based practices

Colorado Division of Child Care (DCC) The Division of Child Care at the Colorado Department of Human Services is responsible for the licensing and monitoring of child care facilities; managing the child care assistance program (CCCAP) for eligible families; administering child care grants and quality initiatives, and serving as the lead in implementing federal child care programs.

Colorado Early Childhood Councils  The Early Childhood Councils are community-based collaboratives working to build a comprehensive early childhood system that connects children, families, and resources to quality services in education, health, mental health and family support.  Currently there are 31 councils in 56 of Colorado's 64 counties.

Colorado State General Assembly Legislature Information Site Search for an early childhood bills, access the General Assembly home page, hear audio broadcasts of current proceedings, and much more.

Colorado State Government  The official site of the state of Colorado.