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Early Childhood Services Finder
The Services Finder makes it easy for families to discover over 20 early childhood services they may be eligible for, including child development, child care, and support. Simply enter your unique household information anonymously to find out which services you may qualify for and learn how to access valuable early childhood resources.
Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado
Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado allows families to choose the right setting for their child, whether it is in a licensed community-based, school-based or home-based preschool setting. Families of children in the year before they are eligible for kindergarten, and qualifying 3-year-olds, are able to apply for UPK Colorado.
ELDG
The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines
Are you interested in learning about the expectations for your child's development based on their age? The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines describe the path of children’s learning and development from birth to 8 years old. Broken down by age and major milestones, the guidelines are a sort of map, helping parents and caregivers navigate their child's early years. Experts from across Colorado developed these guidelines to create a shared understanding and a coordinated approach to learning and development.

Curious about what your little one is thinking at this age? Wondering what you can do to help them thrive and reach their developmental milestones? Check out the guidelines using the link below.
From our friends at Colorado Shines:
Child Care Programs Near You:
Colorado Shines
Raymond Coleman
LOCATION:31 Cedar St, Grand Junction, CO
Happy Smiles Child Care
LOCATION:15121 E SECURITY WAY, AURORA, CO
Michael Lewis
LOCATION:2986 Fifth St, Colorado Springs, CO
Christopher Patterson
LOCATION:185 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Sara Clark
LOCATION:2859 Windmill Ln, Steamboat Springs, CO
Tseganesh Tesega
LOCATION:2632 S Halifax Ct, Aurora, CO
Sharon Green
LOCATION:13 Park Ave, Pueblo, CO
Diane Alexander
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:16 Laurel Ave, Pueblo, CO
Joyce Harris
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:652 Second Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO
Anne Odegard
LOCATION:13501 W 65th Ave, Arvada, CO
Grace Lewis
LOCATION:98 Martin Luther King Blvd, Boulder, CO
Teresa Jones
LOCATION:237 Fourth St, Boulder, CO
Raymond Coleman
LOCATION:6446 Center St, Boulder, CO
Andrew Cook
LOCATION:36248 River Rd, Fort Collins, CO
Jessica Peterson
LOCATION:6756 First St, Boulder, CO
Stars Kid Care @ Crown Pointe Academy
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:2900 W 86th Ave, Westminster, CO
Nicole Coleman
LOCATION:2643 Dogwood Ln, Denver, CO
Diane Peterson
LOCATION:62690 Waveland Ave, Boulder, CO
Andrew Cook
LOCATION:185 Pennsylvania Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Sara Clark
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:2986 Fifth St, Pueblo, CO
Nicole Coleman
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:4030 Sunset Ln, Pueblo, CO
Kathryn Wood
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:8813 Second St, Pueblo, CO
John Bell
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:91 Queens Blvd, Loveland, CO
Phyllis Carter
LOCATION:90715 Parkview Ln, Boulder, CO
Teresa Jones
LOCATION:2687 Front St, Glenwood Springs, CO
Walter Griffin
LOCATION:577 Cypress Ln, Denver, CO
Lillian Price
LOCATION:6521 Oak Dr, Denver, CO
Kullerstrand Preschool
LOCATION:12225 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO
Jacqueline Scott
LOCATION:16 Laurel Ave, Boulder, CO
Teresa Rogers
LOCATION:4740 Hill St, Glenwood Springs, CO
Dev Adhikari
LOCATION:5876 S Nepal Way, Centennial, CO
Debra Ross
LOCATION:185 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder, CO
Cynthia Jackson
LOCATION:6745 Ridge Rd, Grand Junction, CO
Denise Wright
LOCATION:4740 Hill St, Durango, CO
The Wheelhouse Collaborative L.L.C
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:9645 W 22nd Pl, Lakewood, CO
Steven Bailey
LOCATION:740 Clark St, Denver, CO
Teresa& Rogers
LOCATION:31 Physical St (Populate Ship to), Fort Collins, CO
Diane Peterson
LOCATION:8813 Second St, Fort Collins, CO
Teresa Rogers
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:237 Fourth St, Denver, CO
Frank Stewart
LOCATION:2643 Dogwood Ln, Pueblo, CO
Jessica Turner
LOCATION:82766 Park St, Glenwood Springs, CO
John Bell
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:6521 Oak Dr, Boulder, CO
Jessica Dismang
LOCATION:2049 Estes Ln #9, Longmont, CO
Teresa Jones
LOCATION:38385 Pine St, Durango, CO
Nancy Martin
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:82766 Park St, Grand Junction, CO
Boys & Girls Club of Fremont County
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:2855 N 9th St, Canon City, CO
Angela Long
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:2986 Fifth St, Denver, CO
Kathryn Wood
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:423 Washington Ave, Pueblo, CO
Christina Smith
LOCATION:78099 Main St, Glenwood Springs, CO
Grace Lewis
LOCATION:2643 Dogwood Ln, Pueblo, CO
Custer County School District
LOCATION:818 Ohio St, Silver Cliff, CO
Angela Long
LOCATION:6446 Center St, Loveland, CO
Rocky Mountain Prep - Ruby Hill
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:2626 West Evans Ave, Denver, CO
Grace Lewis
LOCATION:98 Martin Luther King Blvd, Pueblo, CO
YMCA of the Pikes Peak
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:900 E Buena Ventura St, Colorado Springs, CO
Wendy Harris
LOCATION:62690 Waveland Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO
City of Aspen Kids First
LOCATION:215 N Garmisch St Ste 1, Aspen, CO
Cynthia Jackson
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:4030 Sunset Ln, Loveland, CO
Nesting Place Preschool 1
LOCATION:2300 Meadow Sweet Ln, Erie, CO
Cindy Scott
LOCATION:652 Second Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO
Diane Alexander
LOCATION:58487 Sycamore St, Colorado Springs, CO
Kathleen Peterson
LOCATION:91 Queens Blvd, Denver, CO
Bonnie James
LOCATION:577 Cypress Ln, Glenwood Springs, CO
Jessica Turner
LOCATION:4187 First Ave, Pueblo, CO
Debra Ross
LOCATION:37 Willow Rd, Durango, CO
Tozer Bright School -Age Center
 Not currently rated
LOCATION:501 Oak St, Windsor, CO
Milestones Early Learning & Preschool
LOCATION:1650 W 121st Ave, Westminster, CO
Steven Bailey
LOCATION:606 Church St, Fort Collins, CO
Rosa Adams
LOCATION:62690 Waveland Ave, Loveland, CO
Kevin Murphy
LOCATION:237 Fourth St, Boulder, CO
Bea Underwood Preschool
LOCATION:741 Tamarisk Trail, Parachute, CO
Kevin Murphy
LOCATION:740 Clark St, Colorado Springs, CO
Diane Alexander
LOCATION:184 West St, Glenwood Springs, CO
Debra Morris
LOCATION:52776 Michigan Ave, Pueblo, CO
Katie's Daycare
LOCATION:205 Audrey DR, Loveland, CO
John Bell
LOCATION:8813 Second St, Steamboat Springs, CO
Wendy Harris
LOCATION:58487 Sycamore St, Durango, CO
LAURA JOHNSTON
LOCATION:10741 Claire LN, Northglenn, CO
Jessica Peterson
LOCATION:6446 Center St, Loveland, CO
Melissa Washington
LOCATION:36248 River Rd, Denver, CO
Joyce Harris
LOCATION:216 Elm St, Loveland, CO
Teresa Jones
LOCATION:2643 Dogwood Ln, Glenwood Springs, CO
Nicole Coleman
LOCATION:4420 Monument Ln, Colorado Springs, CO
Sharon Green
LOCATION:37 Willow Rd, Grand Junction, CO
MARGARET REMBAO
LOCATION:2483 Mary Beth CT, Loveland, CO
Jessica Turner
LOCATION:652 Second Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO
Jeanette Thomas Daycare
LOCATION:1813 Rutledge CT, Fort Collins, CO
Teresa Rogers
LOCATION:503 Third St, Denver, CO
Kathryn Wood
LOCATION:62690 Waveland Ave, Pueblo, CO
Debra Ross
LOCATION:16 Laurel Ave, Loveland, CO
Walter Griffin
LOCATION:4187 First Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO
Cadence Academy / GATEWAY ACADEMY KEN CARYL
LOCATION:12633 W Indore PL, Littleton, CO
Christine Moore
LOCATION:36248 River Rd, Fort Collins, CO
POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE
LOCATION:8085 E Hampden AVE, Denver, CO
Stephanie Nelson
LOCATION:66 Jackson Rd, Loveland, CO
Deborah Richardson
LOCATION:6067 Veterans Way, Fort Collins, CO
Nicole Coleman
LOCATION:5681 Texas Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Diane Peterson
LOCATION:19927 Boulder Ln, Boulder, CO
Stephanie Nelson
LOCATION:98736 Maple St, Durango, CO
Teresa Jones
LOCATION:216 Elm St, Glenwood Springs, CO
Colorado Shines is a quality rating and improvement system that monitors and supports early learning programs. Its primary functions are to help participating programs and professionals improve their quality through assessment, training and tools, and to connect Colorado families with quality child care.
From our friends at 2-1-1 Colorado:
Services and Programs Near You:
211 Colorado
2-1-1 Colorado is a confidential and multilingual service connecting people to vital resources across the state. No matter where you live in Colorado, you can find information about resources in your local community.
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