Changes to Child Care Rules & Licensing Fees

The Division of Early Care and Learning is promulgating rule changes to the General Rules for Child Care Facilities 7.701, including changes to licensing fees. In September, proposed changes to Rules Regulating School-Aged Child Care Centers 7.712 and Rules Regulating Children's Resident Camps 7.711 will be available for comment.
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CHILD CARE LICENSING LAWS EFFECTIVE AUGUST 9

Two new laws impacting child care licensing are now in effect. Learn more about changes to Portability of Background Checks and Accessibility to Family Child Care.
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THE EARLY YEARS MATTER

Colorado’s Early Learning and Development Guidelines describe a child’s learning and development from birth to 8 years old and provide practical tips and fun ideas that anyone can use to support young children’s healthy development.
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COMPLETE THE MARKET RATE SURVEY

State and federal legislation requires the OEC to conduct a child care market rate survey every two years in order to receive federal funding from the Child Care and Development Fund. The market rate survey helps Colorado establish child care provider reimbursement rates.
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