Pikes Peak Region Family Child Care Association

08/20/2026

The next scheduled membership meeting will occur on Saturday, August 22nd on Zoom from 8:00-10:00 am. This meeting is open to all CAFCC members, and members are highly encouraged to attend. RSVP here to have the Zoom link emailed to you. https://www.coloradocafcc.org/events-1/cafcc-board-of-directors-meeting-10/form Please be sure to flag and save this email for the link to join on August 22..

Membership attendance and participation is highly encouraged. All affiliate association representatives are required to attend this meeting. If the appointed affiliate representative cannot make the meeting, affiliate associations need to send an alternate representative. Please notify the CAFCC executive board if you are sending an alternate representative.

08/19/2026

Did you know there is a National organization for Family childcare?? Now is the time to join and see what it is all about. But if you are on the fence about joining consider joining as a supporter for only $5! https://membership.nafcc.org/i4a/ams/public/memberapp1.cfm

08/14/2026

Membership renewal link for credit care payment. Please make sure to send in membership application.

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08/04/2026

Another great reason to be a member of NAFCC.

NAFCC Membership Benifit!

Dental Coverage Available for NAFCC Members

Your NAFCC membership gives you access to affordable dental plan options through Renaissance, helping you and your family maintain healthy smiles.

Visit your NAFCC Member Portal to explore your options today.

07/31/2026

Preschool leaders and advocates say the state officials should establish clear quality standards for Colorado’s state-funded preschool program.

07/27/2026

Food program rates. We get a small increase.

The 2026–2027 CACFP Reimbursement Rates are here!

Updates include increases across meal types for homes and centers, as well as increased administrative rates for sponsors. Rates are effective July 1, 2026.

Find Rates here: https://www.cacfp.org/rates-of-reimbursement/
Read the full breakdown on our blog: https://www.cacfp.org/2026/07/27/2026-2027-cacfp-reimbursement-rates/

07/24/2026

Big news for Colorado families and child care providers!

Colorado’s Early Childhood Councils (ECCs) are the heart and soul of our local communities. They work tirelessly to support child care providers, lift up our early childhood workforce, and connect families with the vital resources they need to thrive.

We are incredibly excited to celebrate the expansion of our network! With two brand-new councils that officially launched on July 1, 2026, we now have 36 regional councils serving all 64 counties across our beautiful state.

Ready to meet your local team, discover amazing new neighborhood programs, or find child care support? Connecting is easier than ever!

👉 How to find your local ECC: Head over to the Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA) interactive portal. Simply click your region on the map to find direct contact info, website links, and a friendly team ready to help you!

🔗https://www.ecclacolorado.org/councilmap

07/22/2026

This is a free informational presentation. No training certificates will be given. Open to everyone regardless of CAFCC Membership. Please RSVP on the CAFCC website to have the Zoom link emailed to you. www.coloradocafcc.org

There are some exciting and big changes coming to the Colorado child care Quality Improvement System. Come to the CAFCC hosted presentation to learn more about some of the changes and what you can do now to be ready to participate in the QRIS interim rating to earn a level 3. There will be a question and answer period at the end of the presentation.

Quality Improvement System (QIS) Refresh
Learn about the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Interim Rating and Quality Improvement System (QIS) refresh process.
Presented by Julio Alas, Ed.D.; Professional Learning & Design Unit Manager, Division of Early Childhood Workforce

RSVP to have the Zoom link emailed to you. https://www.coloradocafcc.org/events-1/cafcc-quality-improvement-system-qis-refresh

This is an informational presentation, no training certificates will be provided.

07/16/2026

Recall info

07/12/2026

Caregivers who operate outside the law will face legal consequences — but more importantly, they are putting children at risk.

Watch for red flags that might signal an unsafe or poor quality child care setting, such as:

A lack of transparency or providers avoiding questions
Providers requiring cash payments
Asking that a family call/text before coming to pick their child up
Rotating or untrained caregivers
Unsanitary or unsafe environment
Poor communication
Changing locations of care
No clear policy on discipline or emergency procedures
If you think someone is offering illegal child care or if you're worried about safety, call the Colorado Department of Early Childhood at 303-866-5958 to make a confidential report.

Providing child care that requires a license without a license is illegal and those responsible will face legal consequences. Download the fact sheet below for more information.
(Information taken from https://cdec.colorado.gov/for-providers/safe-child-care-tools)