Professional Certifications

• Director Qualification (Large Center Director Qualification Verification)

  Individuals who are seeking employment as director or substitute director of a large child care center in Colorado must apply and obtain an Official Large Center Director Qualification Verification Letter (OLCDQVL) from the Division of Early Care and Learning.

  Learn more or apply.
   

  Questions? Contact Director Qualifications:

  Child Care Licensing and Administration
  Division of Early Care and Learning, CDHS
  1575 Sherman Street, 1st Floor
  Denver, CO 80203
  Phone: 303-866-4088
  Fax: 303-866-4453
  cdhs_oec_ecdq@state.co.us

• Early Childhood Teacher Certification
  Individuals who are seeking employment as an Early Childhood Teacher assigned responsibility for a single group of children working under the supervision of a director, may apply for an Official Early Childhood Teacher Qualification Verification Letter from CDHS, Division of Early Care and Learning. Currently, an Early Childhood Teacher Verification letter is not required for employment.
  
  Learn more or apply.
   

  Questions? Contact Early Childhood Teacher Certification:

  Child Care Licensing and Administration
  Division of Early Care and Learning, CDHS
  1575 Sherman Street, 1st Floor
  Denver, CO 80203
  Phone: 303-866-4091
  Fax: 303-866-4453
  cdhs_oec_ectq@state.co.us

• Competencies for Early Childhood Educators and Administrators

  Competencies detail what early care and learning professionals need to know and be able to do to work effectively with families and children.

  Why Competencies are important

  • They provide clear descriptions of what early childhood educators and administrators need to know and be able to do to provide quality care and education.
  • They are an essential part of a comprehensive professional development system.
  • They recognize the importance of diversity in early childhood settings, which include culture, linguistics, and ability.
  • They support professionalism in early childhood education by serving as the foundation for practices carried out by early childhood educators in all early childhood settings.

  Learn more about the competencies.
• Resources
  Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (PDIS)
  
  Colorado's Competencies for Early Childhood Educators and Administrators
  
  Early Childhood Competencies Self Assessment (This version will not transfer to the Colorado Shines PDIS. We recommend completing the self-assessment in PDIS)
  
  Coaching Competencies