COLORADO CHILD CARE
Trusted child care and family support, close to home
From finding quality care to paying for it, accessing preschool, and taking paid leave for a new baby — we help Colorado families find what they need to raise happy, healthy kids.
You don't have to figure it out alone
Raising a child in Colorado comes with big questions — and a patchwork of programs that can be hard to navigate. This site brings the most helpful, trustworthy resources into one place, in plain language, so you can spend less time searching and more time with your family.
Don't Miss Out!
Whatever your politics, these accounts set up for your child can make a tremendous difference for them in the future. Don't deny your child the opportunity to get ahead and to have a secure retirement.
How can we help your family?
Six places to start.
Find Child Care
Search licensed providers, understand quality ratings, and connect with ECEA member programs near you.
Paying for Child Care
Lower the cost of care with CCCAP assistance and Colorado's Child Care Tax Credits.
Universal Preschool
Every Colorado 4-year-old can receive tuition-free preschool hours through UPK Colorado. Some 3 year olds qualify as well.
Paid Family Leave
New baby on the way? Colorado FAMLI gives most workers paid time off to care for family.
Regional Resources
Connect with your local Family Resource Center and other programs in your community for support.
Raising Healthy Kids
Child development, health, and parenting resources from trusted sources.
Care you can trust — from people who care
Colorado Child Care is a program of the Early Childhood Education Association of Colorado (ECEA), a nonprofit representing licensed, private child care providers across the state. When you connect with a provider through us, you're connecting with professionals dedicated to quality early learning.