Strengthening Colorado’s early childhood ecosystem

ECCLA is the hub for Colorado’s Early Childhood Council system.

Our impact extends statewide, supporting the workforce through scholarships, grants, resource connections, and professional and program development services.

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The Latest from ECCLA

  • Deadline to apply for Coach Credential Scholarship is 6/22/26

    The Early Childhood Coach Credential Scholarship is ending. To be considered, applications must be received by 11:59pm on June 22, 2026. Recipients can choose for 3 different programs beginning this fall.

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  • 2025 TEACH Annual Report Now Available

    In 2025, TEACH awarded $389,373 in scholarship funding to support 117 scholars, expanding access to higher education for early childhood professionals across roles and settings. The annual report takes a closer look at who those scholars are, how they’re supported, and what these investments mean for Colorado’s early childhood workforce.

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  • ECCLA's 2025 Annual Report Now Available

    We are proud to share our 2025 Annual Report! This report highlights our advocacy work, workforce supports, and membership supports. Thank you to all of our amazing partners for your support in this work. We couldn’t do it without you!

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  • FCCH Facilities Improvement Spring 2026 Round

    The application for the FCCH Facilities Improvement Grant will open on March 23, 2026 and will close May 1, 2026 at 5 PM. Please be sure to visit the FCCH page for webinar dates and other important technical assistance information.

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  • $467K Awarded to 118 FCCH Programs in 2025!

    The FCCH Facilities Improvement Grant awarded $467,000 to 118 FCCH programs in 2025. Projects included start-up costs, fencing, heating, windows, appliances, repairs, shade, and improvements related to health, safety, and licensing concerns.

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  • Free Consultative Roles Convenings

    We invite coaches, mental health consultants, health care consultants, and other consultative roles in ECE to join us for a full day of free professional connection and development.

    Next sessions: Fort Collins (3/27/26), Silverthorne (4/2/26), and Denver (4/15/26).

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  • Staff Retention Resource Info-Session: TrueNorth Health Benefits Bundle

    12/12/2025 9 AM - 9:30 AM

    Join COAEYC, ECCLA, and TrueNorth to discover the Health Benefits Bundle, a specialized resource designed for child care programs.

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Find your Early Childhood Council

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Your local Early Childhood Council provides coaching, professional development, and resources tailored to your community's needs.

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Advance your early childhood career

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Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Explore our college and credential scholarships, career supports, and services.

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Start or grow my early childhood program

Get the tools you need, from Family Child Care Home (FCCH) improvement grants to training and consultation, to build a thriving early childhood program.

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2025 ECCLA Impact Highlights

$462,067 in scholarships

to 187 early childhood professionals across Colorado earning credentials, certificates, and degrees in early childhood education.

$467,000 in improvement funding

to 118 licensed family child care home (FCCH) programs or soon-to-be-licensed startups across 25 counties.

Support to 36 Early Childhood Councils

with needs like technical assistance, coaching, training facilitation, network-building, public policy support, and strategic planning support.