Navigating the Path to Success for In-Home & Neighbor Care Providers
The Early Childhood Council of the San Luis Valley is committed to offering comprehensive navigation support to all Family Child Care Home (FCCH) and Family, Friend, & Neighbor (FFN) providers. Whether you are expanding your business, getting licensed, or seeking funding, we are here to help you every step of the way.
Business Growth & Funding
Grant & Application Assistance: Receive hands-on technical assistance to help your FCCH business successfully apply for grants and funding opportunities.
FFN Provider Support: Get direct referrals to exclusive San Luis Valley FFN provider grants and dedicated support programs.
Licensing & Recruitment: Thinking about starting an in-home day care? We recruit new providers and walk you step-by-step through the local licensing process.
Compliance & Safety
Regulatory Updates: Stay informed. We share up-to-date, vital information with FCCH and FFN providers regarding shifting laws and new early childhood regulations.
Emergency Preparedness: Protect the children in your care with our tailored support for developing robust emergency preparedness plans.
Legal Exemptions: Get clear, accurate guidelines regarding legal exemptions from standard child care licensing requirements.
Quality Improvement & Career Growth
Quality Improvement Navigators: Connect directly with local QI navigators to enhance your programming, environment, and curriculum.
Colorado Shines Level 1: Get technical assistance to successfully navigate the system and achieve your Level 1 rating through Colorado Shines.
PDIS & Career Pathways: Master Colorado’s professional development registry. We guide you through the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (PDIS) and early childhood career advancement pathways.
Comprehensive Provider Services
What We Offer
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Assistance getting licensed by the State of Colorado, including application guidance, compliance checks, and legal exemption details.
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Technical support registering with the Provider Hub, logging into your program profile, and adding basic operations data.
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Customized assistance in creating and implementing required emergency response plans for your program.
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Timely updates on new state laws, health rules, and licensing regulations affecting family child care.
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Direct referral to the SLV Family, Friend & Neighbor (FFN) Child Care Provider Grants & Support Program and assistance completing grant applications.
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Helping connect enrolled families with vital community resources and essential safety nets across the 6-county region.
Connect with Our Team
Amanda Atencio
Early Childcare Reference and Referral Coordinator
Ready to Start or Expand Your Child Care Program?
Don't navigate state systems and licensing rules alone. Get free, one-on-one help building a thriving, high-quality child care business in the San Luis Valley.
