Strengthening Colorado’s early childhood ecosystem
Advance your early childhood career
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Explore our college and credential scholarships, career supports, and services.
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.
Find your Early Childhood Council
Your local Early Childhood Council provides coaching, professional development, and resources tailored to your community's needs.
2024 ECCLA Impact Highlights
$800,000 in scholarships to 270 early childhood professionals in 36 counties earning credentials, certificates, and degrees in early childhood education.
$288,517 in facility improvement funding to 81 licensed family child care home (FCCH) programs or soon-to-be-licensed startups across 23 counties.
Support to 35 Early Childhood Councils strengthening birth to five services across all 64 counties, including coaching, training facilitation, and strategic planning support.
The Latest from ECCLA
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FCCH Grant Application Update
The application for the FCCH Facilities Improvement Grant is currently closed. Applications who applied for the round ending on 10/10/2025 will be notified by the end of December.
We are unable to answer any questions about your application until notifications are sent.
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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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Affordance Insurance and Benefits Solutions
10.21 7:00-8:00PM
ECCLA has partnered with True North to bring affordable insurance and health benefit solutions to Colorado early childhood programs to fit their unique needs and budgets. Learn more and get a free quote from a specialist today.