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Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION – UPK supports every Colorado 4-year-old (the year before the child is eligible for kindergarten) to receive 10, 15 or 30 hours per week of funded preschool education.

CONTACT INFORMATION – Triad Bright Futures (Local Coordinating Organization) upk@triadbrightfutures.org

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Children in the year before they are eligible for kindergarten, age 4

WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – Proof of income; information about other qualifying factors

HOW TO APPLY – Complete an application on the UPK websit

Jefferson County Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION – CCCAP provides child care assistance to families who have low household incomes, and are either working, looking for work, or participating in an education or training program.

***Please note CCCAP is currently on a freeze in Jefferson County and while families who need child care are still encouraged to apply, no new families can be enrolled at this time.***

WEBSITE – https://www.jeffco.us/2495/Child-Care-Assistance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Income and other eligibility information is listed on the website.

WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – CCCAP application and verification documentation

HOW TO APPLY – Visit the Jeffco CCCAP website to apply.

Child Care Innovations

BRIEF DESCRIPTION – CCI provides referrals to local child care providers and information about the availability of child care subsidies. They offer workshops and newsletters to parents and guardians about all aspects of child care.

WEBSITE – Child Care Innovations | Red Rocks Community College

PHONE NUMBER – 877.338.2273

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR APPLICATION: None

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Child Care Innovations

BRIEF DESCRIPTION – Child Care Innovations offers training for caregivers and early childhood professionals through the Child Development Associate Credential Program and the Child Care Development Specialist Apprenticeship Program.  CCI is also a “one stop shop” for meeting child care licensing requirements.

CONTACT INFORMATION – Child Care Innovations | Red Rocks Community College

CDA CREDENTIAL: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and HOW TO APPLY – See website for the Child Development Associate Credential Program .

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT APPRENTICESHIP MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – 16 years of age or older; Employed or willing to be employed full time at an early childhood program; Committed to providing quality care; Able to commit to 2 years; Can meet all licensing and employer requirements. For more general information, see the Child Care Development Specialist Apprenticeship Program

HOW TO APPLY FOR APPRENTICESHIP: Apply | ApprentiScope

ECCLA T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships

BRIEF DESCRIPTION – The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship Program offers early childhood professionals a pathway to pursue higher education.

CONTACT INFORMATION – https://ecclacolorado.org/teachscholarships/

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – See website for qualifications

WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – Find application requirements here

HOW TO APPLY – Visit the website for application instructions.

Jefferson County Child Care Association (JCCCA)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION – JCCCA is a nonprofit association that supports family child care home providers by enhancing and promoting professionalism through education, networking, and other valuable resources and activities.

WEBSITE & EMAIL – jeffcochildcare.org; jeffcochildcare@gmail.com

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – None

WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – Fill out either the membership for a licensed FCCH provider or advocate. Membership is $50 to start and $35 renewal for licensed FCCH provider voting membership or $40/year for the advocate membership.

HOW TO APPLY – Visit the JCCCA website and complete the membership application

Professional Development Information System (PDIS)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION – PDIS offers free professional development trainings, career development resources and information about how to earn Early Childhood Education credentials.

CONTACT INFORMATION – www.coloradoshinespdis.com. Help Desk at cdec_pdishelp@state.co.us.  Phone 844.447.4441 Option 2

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – None

WHAT IS NEEEDED TO ACCESS THE INFORMATION – create a free account at PDISLogin

TRIAD Early Childhood Council

BRIEF DESCRIPTION – Serves the counties of Clear Creek, Gilpin, and Jefferson, and is part of a system of Early Childhood Councils across the state. Provides quality improvement coaching for child care providers as a part of the Colorado Shines quality improvement rating system. Triad is composed of public & private stakeholders engaged in collaborative planning & decision making to improve quality, access, and equity outcomes for young children.

WEBSITE – Triad Early Childhood Council

PHONE NUMBER – 303.914.6584 for the Quality Improvement Team

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