Colorado Links

Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC)
A membership organization comprised of licensed profit and non-profit centers, faith-based and secular centers, preschool and school-age programs, and family home providers.

Colorado Association of Family Child Care
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
Colorado Bright Beginnings is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the healthy growth and development of Colorado children during the critical first three years of life.

Colorado Child Care Association
The Colorado Child Care Association 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 bi-partisan 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

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Division of Prevention and Intervention Services for Children and Youth
The Prevention Services Division oversees health promotion and disease and injury prevention programs for children, youth, and adults.

Colorado Division of Child Care (DCC)
The Colorado Division of Child Care provides information about child care regulations, licensing, the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP).

Colorado Early Childhood Councils
The Early Childhood Councils have expanded to 31 councils in 56 of Colorado's 64 counties. The EC Councils were expanded in 2007 through House Bill 07-1062 and 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.

Colorado State General Assembly Legislature Information Site
Search for an early childhood bill, 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.

Early Childhood Connections (ECC)
Colorado's system of services and supports for families who have infants or toddlers, from birth to age three with disabilities.

Harambe Colorado
Harambe actively demonstrates a commitment to the healthy social, emotional, behavioral, and physical development of all infants, young children, and families. Harambe also focuses on the mental health needs of young children.

Healthy Child Care Colorado
A program that provides consultation, technical assistance and training for providers of child care in Colorado to enhance their response to the health and safety needs of young children.

Smart Start 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.