September 2026

Celebrating Healthy Smiles in the San Luis Valley!



We are excited to celebrate the impact of the Healthy Universal Preschool Collaborative! Through this work with Delta Dental 98 oral health screenings have been completed with 5 UPK participating providers, with the support of 11 co-design team members and 3 child care health consultants! Thank you to all those that made this possible and brightened smiles across our valley and congratulations!


Make a Difference - Right from Home!



Have you ever thought about becoming a Family Child Care Home Provider? turn your passion for Children into a rewarding career while working from home!


Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler Care (EQIT)


Great News!



The Early Childhood Council of the San Luis Valley EQIT Team is pleased to announce the upcoming EQIT Fall 2026 Course.


The course will be held virtually, and a sneak peek at the schedule is available here.  


Registration will be available through the Professional Development Information System (PDIS) beginning date has been updated to August 28, 2026.  


If you have questions or need more information, please contact Tina Esquibel at

719-937-4010 or itquality@eccslv.org


JOB OPPURTUNITIES ACROSS OUR VALLEY!


Children's Garden in Alamosa is hiring !

The Early Childhood Council is Alamosa is hiring !

Through Colorado’s Nurturing Connections Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Program, we are seeking a fulltime Mental Health Consultant. Consultants serve as a resource for early childhood professionals and families by building adults’ knowledge, skills, and resources to support young children’s social and emotional development. Consultants also partner with adults to develop strategies for individual children who may be having difficulty adjusting in their care setting.

This relationship-centered work promotes equity and positive outcomes for young children and families by working to reduce disparities based on race, ethnicity, language, gender, culture, and socioeconomic status, while recognizing the historical role of race in persistent inequities.

Salary & Benefits:

$47,574–$50,571 annually • Generous paid time off • Flexible work schedule • Employer-paid dental and vision • Retirement

No health insurance benefit is available.

Qualified applicants must:

  • Hold a master’s degree in a license-eligible mental health field, such as social work, psychology, or a related field, with a focus or experience in early childhood development.
  • Have expertise in adult and child mental health theory, practice, and services; early childhood and child development; family systems; circumstances affecting children’s behavior and mental health; developmental science and milestones; consultative models of practice; and services available to children and families to alleviate family stress.
  • Be endorsed, working toward endorsement, or have a plan to pursue the Endorsement for Culturally-Sensitive, Relationship Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health® and/or Early Childhood Mental Health® through the Colorado Association for Infant Mental Health (CoAIMH) or another Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health state association.
  • Have completed, or have a plan for completing, the following required trainings/certifications:
  • Climate of Healthy Interactions for Learning & Development (CHILD) Assessment
  • CHILD Infant/Toddler (I/T) Addendum Training
  • Devereux Early Childhood Assessment-Clinical (DECA-C) Assessment
  • DC:0–5 Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood Training
  • Mandated Reporter Training


Please send resume and cover letter to outreach@eccslv.org


The Early Childhood Council is Alamosa is hiring !

The Early Childhood Council of the SLV is seeking a full time Parent Educator to join the Parents as Teachers Program to serve families and children in Saguache county. Qualified applicants must hold a high school diploma, a minimum of two years working with young children and families, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build strong relationships, strong computer skills and the ability to work independently. Travel required. This position offers a 3% IRA match, generous time off benefit, and salary range of $39,740 - $43,500 per year. No health benefit available. Please email resume and letter of interest to office@eccslv.org



The Mountain Valley School district is seeking a full time Early Childhood Director!

Do you have your Director credentials ? Check out this opening with Mountain Valley Preschool! Please click the link below for more information and how to apply.



https://docs.google.com/.../1WRUd5h10pWC45w3OKA2W.../edit...



Are you in need of trusted, high-quality childcare?


Our licensed Family Child Care Home Providers are now accepting new enrollments!


✅ Small group settings

✅ Individualized attention

✅ Safe, nurturing environments

✅ Flexible availability


We currently have multiple openings in:

  • Rio Grande County
  • Alamosa County
  • Conejos County


Let us connect you with a provider who fits your family's needs!

Contact Amanda Atencio at ecresource@ecclsv.org

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