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  Sometimes Less is More: Things to Consider When Planning a Playground

  May 8, 2018

  By Dora Esparza, Business Leadership Specialist

  There are some very important aspects of safety to consider when planning a playground area. One of the things to think about is… More

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  6 Accounting Practices That May Be Sabotaging Your Bottom Line

  Apr 10, 2018

  by Leslie Zirker, Accounting Consultant and Trainer

  Accounting may not be your talent. That’s okay. You’re a professional who is dedicated to helping kids, and you need to use your time… More

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  The Top 5 Hazards on Playgrounds

  Jan 26, 2018

  By Dora Esparza, Business Leadership Specialist

  As a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), one of the more fun aspects of my job is going out and seeing all the amazing playgrounds at… More

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  A Season of Reflection, Gratitude, Change and Giving

  Nov 30, 2017

  by Scott Burns, Board Chair, Denver’s Early Childhood Council

  As we begin the season of gratitude and giving and reflect on this past year, I’d like you to think about what you are thankful… More

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  CCCAP Forum Recap

  Sep 14, 2017

  by Maureen Woods, Director of Quality Initiatives

  We all know that the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) is a complex system with lots of moving parts, but we also know… More

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  A Supportive Network for ECE Directors

  Jul 13, 2017

  By Dora Esparza, Business Leadership Specialist

  Despite all the hats worn by early childhood education directors, running a child care program can be a very isolating experience. You know… More

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  A More Inclusive and Accessible Organization

  May 26, 2017

   By Flor Marquez, Community Engagement Coordinator

  As non-profit and community service organizations, we aspire to offer comprehensive and effective services, yet many times we hit a wall… More

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  What is radon and what can child care facilities do about it?

  Mar 7, 2017

   by Brendan Doyle, Public Health Inspections Division, Department of Environmental Health, City & County of Denver

  Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the… More

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  Pregnancy-related Depression & Anxiety

  Jan 11, 2017

  by Kelly Stainback-Tracy, MPH, Perinatal Infant Mental Health Specialist, Denver Public Health

  Why it Matters in Early Childhood Settings
  Pregnancy-related depression and anxiety are the… More

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  Taking it Outside – Spotlight on the Learning Environment

  Nov 23, 2016

  by Kelly Bowes, Quality Initiatives Manager, Denver’s Early Childhood Council

  While most of us are thinking about spending more time indoors as winter finally approaches, we would like to… More