A Message from our CEO

Apr 10, 2020

by Emily Bustos, CEO

Dear Friends of the Council,

We know the last several weeks have been tough, and we want you to know that through it all, we are still here for you. I hope this… More

COVID-19: Resources for Child Care Programs

Mar 9, 2020

by the staff at Denver’s Early Childhood Council

UPDATES HAVE TAKEN PLACE SINCE THE DATE OF THIS POST. VISIT OUR COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS FAQS PAGE FOR NEW INFO.

We know COVID-19… More

Census Sense

Feb 12, 2020

by Cami Harris, Communications & Marketing Manager

You’ve been hearing a lot from us, and no doubt increasingly from other organizations about the upcoming 2020 Census. The Census is a… More

RMECC 2020 – A Celebration of Early Childhood Professionals!

Jan 14, 2020

by Heidi Ganser Lang, Events Manager

The work of an early childhood professional cannot be overstated. We all know that children who attend high quality early education programs have stronger… More

Career Navigation: Adding Value to the Early Childhood Profession

Dec 17, 2019

by Kelly Bowes, Director of Professional Practice

As 2019 wraps up, the Denver Career Pathways team has been reflecting on our fall cohort activities, successes and learnings within our… More

Relationships in Leadership

Oct 31, 2019

by Dora Esparza, Business Leadership Specialist

We all have that one person. You know the one I am talking about. The person who asks you for a favor and you do an internal eye roll. It’s… More

Field notes: a Visit with MonaLisa Martinez, Director at Florence Crittenton Services

Sep 30, 2019

as interviewed by Monica Marshall, Communications & Data Liaison

With a long history of empowering women and their children (dating back more than 125 years), Florence Crittenton… More

Field Notes: A Visit with Robyn Reed, Director of Lil People Learning Center

Aug 20, 2019

as interviewed by Monica Marshall, Communications & Data Liaison

1. Why did you start your program? / What is your mission?

I didn’t find corporate America fulfilling and I wanted to… More

Field notes: A Visit with Daddy Mom Daycare

Jul 11, 2019

as interviewed by Monica Marshall, Communications & Data Liaison, Denver’s Early Childhood Council

As a family-run program, there’s no wonder why Daddy Mom Daycare, a Level 5 Colorado… More

Lead Hurts Kids! The Good News is that Help is Available!

May 28, 2019

by Brendan Doyle, Environmental Public Health Analyst, City & County of Denver

Lead poisoning has long been identified as a preventable environmental hazard to children in the United… More