Colorado Shines Quality Rating & Improvement

Elevate your child care program with dedicated quality coaching, Environment Rating Scale assessments, grant funding for learning materials, and technical support in the Colorado Shines Provider Hub.

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Comprehensive Quality Support

Rating Preparedness:

Individualized coaching to help licensed child care centers, family child care homes, and preschools prepare for higher Colorado Shines quality ratings.

Environment & Materials Grants:

Coaching, Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessments, and assistance purchasing high-quality learning materials using Quality Improvement (QI) funds.

PDIS & QRIS Navigation:

Direct support and technical assistance navigating Colorado’s Professional Development Information System (PDIS) and Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).

For Licensed Centers, Family Child Care Homes & Preschools

Quality Improvement Planning: Step-by-step assistance setting and implementing customized program quality goals.
Environment Assessments: Guidance using Environment Rating Scale (ERS) tools to optimize indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
New Program Setup: Technical assistance and environmental design support for brand-new early childhood programs.
Family Trust: Show families in your community that your program is dedicated to high standards, safety, and continuous early learning improvement.

What We Offer

For Family, Friend & Neighbor (FFN) Caregivers:

FCCERS Tool Introduction: Learn the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS) to create engaging learning spaces at home.
Developmental Screenings: Access and training for the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ and ASQ-SE) to identify developmental milestones or delays early.
Program Connections: Guidance on Early Learning and Development Guidelines and information about the Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP).