Elbert County Early Childhood Council

10/08/2026

📚✨ **Learning & Professional Development Opportunity**
**Capacitación y Desarrollo Profesional**

ECECC is excited to share two **FREE virtual workshops for Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers** offered by You Be You Learning!

These interactive trainings will focus on **Cognitive Development** and ways to support children’s thinking, curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.

🧠 Topics will include:
• **Spatial Intelligence** – visual thinking, planning, and creativity
• **Existential Intelligence** – curiosity and exploring big questions
• **Naturalistic Intelligence** – observing, classifying, questioning, predicting, and problem-solving

📅 **Friday, October 9, 2026**
⏰ 5:00–6:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual via Zoom

📅 **Friday, October 30, 2026**
⏰ 5:00–6:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual via Zoom

🌎 Trainings will be presented in **English and Spanish**.

Register using the flyers below:

Please share with FFN caregivers, family members, friends, neighbors, and others caring for young children in our community! 💛

09/30/2026

💛 **Caring for little ones? This is for you!** 💛

Do you provide child care for **family, friends, or neighbors**? You play an important role in helping children grow, learn, and thrive—and we want to help support you! 🏡

🍎 **This fall, we’ll be sharing more about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)** and how it may help eligible caregivers, including Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) providers, offer nutritious meals and snacks to children in their care.

📣 **Stay tuned and follow our page for more information!** Know someone who cares for little ones? Share this post to help spread the word!

09/21/2026

🌈 A resource for Elbert County families!

We’re sharing information about **Achieve ABA Therapy Group** for families exploring support for a child with autism or related developmental needs.

Achieve provides individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy focused on communication, social engagement, daily living skills, and independence. Their services include:

🏡 One-on-one, in-home therapy
📝 Assessments and individualized treatment plans supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts
💛 Parent training and coaching
🤝 Collaboration with schools and other providers

Their flyer shares that they are accepting new referrals with **no waitlist** and accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid. Contact their team directly to confirm current availability, insurance coverage, and whether they serve your area.

📞 **888-810-4222**
📧 **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**
🌐 [Achieve ABA Therapy Group](https://atgaba.com)

See the flyer for more information, and please share with a family or provider who may find this resource helpful! 💛

09/16/2026

🎉 **Big news, Elbert County—we’re here to help you navigate child care!** 🎉

The **Elbert County Early Childhood Council** is excited to be your new **Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency!**

That’s a long name for a simple purpose: **connecting families with child care resources and supporting the providers who care for our community’s little ones.** 💛

🏡 **Looking for child care or preschool?** We can help you explore local options and understand what to look for when choosing a program that fits your family.

💬 **Not sure where to start?** Reach out with your questions! We can help connect you with information and resources.

🌟 **Are you a local child care provider?** We’re here to connect you with resources, training opportunities, and support for your program.

**Let’s connect!**
📧 Contact Judy at **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or provider, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. **Please share this post to help spread the word throughout Elbert County!** 💛

09/14/2026

Dear families with children 8 or under,
We want to hear from you! Early Milestones is asking families across Colorado to share what well-being looks like for them and what kinds of support they need. Your experiences and ideas can help us better understand what families need and inform future policies and advocacy. The survey is anonymous, and your responses will only be shared as part of the overall results.
Please take a few minutes to complete this, and by doing so, you will enter a raffle for a chance to win a $50 gift card!
Have questions? Contact Sowmya Ramanathan at [email protected].
Survey Link:

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07/07/2026

👶 Are you a Friend, Family, or Neighbor (FFN) caregiver? 👶

Did you know that many young children are cared for by grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, family friends, or neighbors? These caregivers are known as Friend, Family, and Neighbor (FFN) providers, and they play a huge role in helping children learn, grow, and thrive.

If you're caring for a young child—even if it's just a few days a week—we'd love to invite you to our FREE FFN Training! 🌟

This training is a great opportunity to:
✅ Learn simple tips to support early learning and development
✅ Discover fun, age-appropriate activities
✅ Connect with other caregivers
✅ Gain valuable resources—all at no cost!

Check out the flyer below for all the details.

06/11/2026

🌿✨ Exciting News for Elbert County Families! ✨🌿

The Montessori School of Elizabeth is now enrolling and proudly participating in Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK)! 🎉

With intentional foundations for little hearts and confident futures for big dreams, the Montessori School of Elizabeth offers beautiful learning environments and a whole-child approach that nurtures children's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development. ❤️🌈

🌱 Programs Available
👶 Infant: Gentle Beginnings (6–18 months)
🧸 Toddler: Where Independence Begins (12 months–3 years)
📚 Primary: Where Confidence Takes Root (2.5–5 years)

✨ Montessori-inspired learning
✨ Hands-on experiences that foster independence and curiosity
✨ Prepared environments designed for exploration and meaningful learning
✨ Whole-child focus
✨ UPK available, making high-quality early education more accessible for Colorado families

📞 Schedule a tour today!
📱 (719) 744-3692
📧 [email protected]

Please help us welcome this wonderful addition to our community and share with families looking for quality early childhood opportunities! 💚

06/09/2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING IN ELBERT COUNTY! 👶❤️

Our partners at Baby Bear Hugs are looking for a passionate and dedicated Parenting Educator to serve families right here in Elbert County!

This is an incredible opportunity for someone who believes in the importance of supporting children, strengthening families, and building strong communities. If you enjoy working with parents and young children and want to make a meaningful difference, this could be the perfect fit.

🌟 Know someone who would be a great candidate? Please share this opportunity and help spread the word!

For position details, qualifications, and application information, visit:
[https://www.babybearhugs.org/currentopenings](https://www.babybearhugs.org/currentopenings)

Together, we can help connect families with the support they need and ensure young children have the best possible start in life. ❤️

06/08/2026

☀️ SCHOOL'S OUT, BUT HEALTHY MEALS ARE STILL IN! 🍎🥪

Did you know that children and teens ages 18 and under can access FREE nutritious meals throughout the summer at locations across Colorado?

When school is out, many families lose access to free or reduced-price school meals. Thankfully, 2-1-1 Colorado can help connect families to local Summer Food Service Programs offering free meals and snacks at places like parks, libraries, schools, and community organizations.

📍 Find a free meal site near you:

💻 Search online: search.211colorado.org
📞 Call: 2-1-1 (or 866-760-6489)
📱 Text your ZIP CODE to 898-211

Most sites require no application, registration, or proof of income—kids simply show up and enjoy a healthy meal!

Let's work together to keep children healthy, active, and well-fed all summer long. Please share this resource with families who may benefit. ❤️

03/04/2026

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