Early Childhood Council of La Plata County

Early Childhood Council of La Plata County Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Early Childhood Council of La Plata County, Nonprofit Organization, 701 Camino Del Rio, Suite 209, Durango, CO.

A coalition of community members and agencies working together to achieve the organization Mission: To increase the availability, accessibility and reliability of affordable, high-quality comprehensive services for all young children and families. What we do:
Establish community wide working partnerships to create a high quality comprehensive early childhood system that connects early care & educa

tion, health, mental health, and family support services network at the state and local levels. Provide professional workforce development to early childhood professionals in SW Colorado through access to: training, scholarships, and wage bonus incentives. Increase the quality and availability of comprehensive early childhood services thought grants, assessments and guidelines for quality ratings, access to preventative care through the Early Childhood Mental Health program. Educating parents and community about importance of early years through: parenting classes, access to childcare resource and referral services in collaboration with the Office of Early Childhood.

An investment in our local childcare system is an investment in our local economy and may qualify for a Colorado Child C...
12/29/2025

An investment in our local childcare system is an investment in our local economy and may qualify for a Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit equal to 50% of your eligible donation. 🔗 link in bio.

Shared reading shapes brains — and futures! 📚✨ On this International Literacy Day, remember that reading aloud in the ea...
09/12/2025

Shared reading shapes brains — and futures! 📚✨ On this International Literacy Day, remember that reading aloud in the early years is one of the most powerful ways to support your child’s development. Storytime should be playful and interactive — follow these tips to spark curiosity and build a lifelong love of reading. 💛

Just 2 more days to get your tickets 🎟️ for inspiration learning sessions, lunch, prizes and networking!
09/09/2025

Just 2 more days to get your tickets 🎟️ for inspiration learning sessions, lunch, prizes and networking!

Join for their FCCH Facilities Improvement Grant webinar! NEW webinar dates added to ensure everyone has a chance to ge...
08/28/2025

Join for their FCCH Facilities Improvement Grant webinar!

NEW webinar dates added to ensure everyone has a chance to get this critical information. Attending one session is a mandatory requirement to apply for the Fall 2025 grant round.

📅 NEW Upcoming Webinar Dates:
Sept 9 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sept 30 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

🔗 Register Here: https://buff.ly/MtIoGKQ

Tickets are going fast for the Annual SW Early Childhood Conference on September 13 at Fort Lewis College! Visit the web...
08/27/2025

Tickets are going fast for the Annual SW Early Childhood Conference on September 13 at Fort Lewis College! Visit the website for details, schedule and ticket link: https://swearlychildhoodconference.org/

Kindergarten Readiness Play and Learn sessions start at Durango Public Library on September 16 at 11 am!
08/26/2025

Kindergarten Readiness Play and Learn sessions start at Durango Public Library on September 16 at 11 am!

We are so excited to announce that Dr. Andrew Goff will be the keynote speaker for the 14th Annual Southwest Early Child...
08/13/2025

We are so excited to announce that Dr. Andrew Goff will be the keynote speaker for the 14th Annual Southwest Early Childhood Council at . Andrew is a professor at and author of

📢 Families, early childhood professionals, and community partners — your voice matters!Help shape the future of Colorado...
06/02/2025

📢 Families, early childhood professionals, and community partners — your voice matters!

Help shape the future of Colorado’s early childhood programs by sharing your input for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood’s independent evaluation.

👉 Take a short survey or join a virtual focus group: https://lnkd.in/eWQ5AdY3

The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County and the La Plata Economic Development Alliance have partnered to publish ...
02/27/2025

The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County and the La Plata Economic Development Alliance have partnered to publish the Early Childcare Strategic Investment Plan.

Join us at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 5:30 pm for a public presentation and discussion.

Address

701 Camino Del Rio, Suite 209
Durango, CO
81301

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

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+19702470760

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