When families need child care, it is important that their children are enrolled in the highest quality care possible. Research indicates that children who receive a high quality early childhood education have better math, language and social skills as they enter school, and as they grow older require less special education support, progress further in school, have fewer interactions with the justice system and have higher earnings as adults.
Resources for finding child care
- Find Child Care in your area by using the statewide data base or call the Colorado Child Care Referral Line: 1-877-338-2273
- ChildCare4Weld Weld County families can search online for available licensed child care
- Colorado Child Care Assistance Program Reduced cost child care (CCCAP)
- Please note that at this time, Weld County is not accepting new referrals for CCCAP
- Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) Apply for up to 15 hours per week of tuition-free, high-quality preschool your child’s year before kindergarten
- Northern Colorado Family Child Care Association Provides resources for home-based providers as well as contact information for parents seeking care
CAre for Children with special needs
- Respite Care Home away from home for children with developmental disabilities that allows parents the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate
- WHALE Respite Center Serves children of ALL abilities and their families
resources on child care quality for parents and Providers
- Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines Resources to assist with developmental milestones
- Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System Free trainings for individuals taking care of children
- Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler Care Initiative (EQIT) Professional training to improve quality of care for infants & toddlers
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Promotes high quality learning by connecting practice, policy & research
Resources for child care providers
- Colorado Association of Family Child Care (CAFCC) Professional organiztion for licensed family child care providers
- Early Childhood Education Association of Colorado Support for licensed private early childhood education programs
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Support & accreditation of family child care
