The Early Childhood Council of Boulder County

04/06/2026

Child care is more than a family issue—it's essential infrastructure that supports children, families, employers, and our entire community.

This powerful story from Colorado Public Radio highlights what many families and providers experience every day: a child care system that is increasingly difficult to access, afford, and sustain. When families can't find reliable care, it affects workforce participation, economic stability, and children's early learning opportunities. Meanwhile, providers continue to face significant challenges in keeping their programs staffed and financially viable.

At ECCBC, we believe every family deserves access to high-quality, affordable child care and every early childhood professional deserves the support needed to do this critical work. Investing in child care is investing in Colorado's future.

Read the article: https://www.cpr.org/2026/05/29/colorado-childcare-author-us-history-system/

‘Raising Colorado’ explores the state of child care in Colorado, how it got that way, and possible solutions to find a fix,

02/06/2026

🌟 Be part of something bigger for Boulder County's children and families! 🌟

Join us for the Brighter Start Boulder County Coalition Kick-Off and help launch a community-wide effort focused on creating brighter futures for our youngest children. https://www.brighterstartbouldercounty.org/

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, provider, educator, community partner, or advocate, your voice and perspective matter. This is an opportunity to connect with others who care deeply about children and families and learn how you can be part of meaningful change in our community.

Choose the session that works best for you and join us as we build momentum for a stronger, more connected Boulder County.

💙 Together, we can create brighter starts for every child.

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewZ1lHLmEsEEvjXBo2t5if6YGnuiBfczq1DM5J9EJ-Di-E-g/viewform

01/06/2026

📢 Join the conversation about Colorado's future!

We're excited to partner with the League of Women Voters of Boulder County and other community organizations for an evening of learning, discussion, and connection focused on TABOR and Colorado's proposed Graduated Income Tax initiative.

Hear from experts, connect with community members, and explore how tax policy can impact Colorado families, communities, and public services.

👉 Learn more and register today: https://lwvbc.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=629866&item_id=2949110

29/05/2026

We are beyond excited to share that the Early Childhood Council of Boulder County has been selected as the newest Catapult investee through SVP Boulder County! 🎉

This incredible opportunity will provide ECCBC with multi-year strategic support, unrestricted funding, leadership development, and pro-bono consulting to help strengthen and grow our impact across Boulder County.

At a time when families, children, and child care providers are facing increasing challenges, this partnership will help us continue building a stronger, more accessible early childhood system for our community.

We are deeply grateful to SVP Boulder County for believing in our mission and investing in the future of early childhood. 💙

Read the announcement here: https://svpbouldercounty.org/svp-boulder-county-announces-next-catapult-program-investee/

Boulder, CO (May 28, 2026) – Social Venture Partners Boulder County (SVP) is proud to announce that the Early Childhood Council of Boulder County (ECCBC) has been selected as the […]

27/05/2026

Child care directors 📣
Our Director’s Leadership Training is tomorrow! Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and lead alongside your peers!

👉Learn more and register here: https://www.eccbouldercounty.org/professional-development-calendar/directors-leadership-series-kjrnx

22/05/2026

Big news for families in our community! 🎉

Starting next school year, St. Vrain Valley Schools will be expanding their childcare offerings by adding TWO toddler classrooms and ONE infant classroom to their before and after care programs. 👶🧸✨

To learn more about the programs and enrollment options, visit stvra.in/childcare-options.

19/05/2026

📣 Parents & Caregivers — we want to hear from YOU! 💬✨

Your voice helps shape the programs and resources we create for families in our community. Please take just 3 minutes to complete this short survey and help guide the content, format, and delivery of our 2026–2027 programs. 💛

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and helping us build programs that truly support families! 🌱

🔗: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei5lfu8OSTKAAmW6JWUvXjm-fAbQD61Jyyy6JjEzAmezsbEw/viewform?usp=header

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📣 Padres y cuidadores: ¡queremos escucharlos a USTEDES! 💬✨

Su voz ayuda a dar forma a los programas y recursos que creamos para las familias de nuestra comunidad. Por favor, dediquen solo 3 minutos a completar esta breve encuesta y ayúdennos a orientar el contenido, el formato y la forma de impartir nuestros programas para el periodo 2026–2027. 💛

¡Gracias por compartir sus opiniones y ayudarnos a construir programas que realmente brinden apoyo a las familias! 🌱

🔗: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7GQK4wy8RtsCPHfXfzBdJqdgUdTdrGf6FrLuuRACMSnsVbQ/viewform?usp=header

Parent Engagement Network is looking to revamp our program offerings and style. We’d love to have your feedback to understand how we can best support you and make a greater impact on our local community. We greatly appreciate your time and attention to this survey. Please complete by 5/20 at 5pm. ...

18/05/2026

Every day, early childhood professionals across Boulder County go above and beyond for children, families, and their communities, and we’re honored to recognize some of the incredible individuals who were nominated for Provider of the Year this year. 💛✨

While only one recipient was selected in each category, we want to celebrate the many providers whose impact, compassion, dedication, and hard work deeply touched those around them.

Take a look at a few of the nominations alongside kind words submitted by colleagues, families, and community members. 🎉

Thank you to all of the providers who make a difference every single day. You are seen, valued, and appreciated. 💛

Provider featured from the following schools: YMCA Inspire Preschool Longmont, Yeya’s Child Care , Aspen Center for Child Development, Golden Aspen Bilingual Preschool, Active Louisville Kids, Infants-PreK, Littlest Angels Childcare

15/05/2026

💙 Thank you to our amazing partners and sponsors at Connect for Health Colorado for hosting an informative and empowering session focused on health insurance options for early childhood professionals! ✨

A special thank you to Maria Adams and Ron de Vries for sharing valuable resources, enrollment information, and guidance to help Boulder County child care providers better navigate health coverage options for themselves and their teams. 🙌📚

We’re grateful for partnerships that support the well-being of the early childhood workforce! 💚