Foundations EC News ☀️ MAY 2026

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Child Care Provider Action Network

An emerging, statewide partnership of diverse child care providers working together to bring attention and understanding to the current challenges with publicly funded child care in Colorado.

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April TA Day

State TA Day Webinar

Please watch April's State TA recording for important updates on upcoming changes. Webinar highlights include:

QRIS Interim Rating Process
UPK Preschool Service Standards (29:42)
Credit for Prior Learning (55:28)
EQIT Updates (1:23)
Early Childhood Professional Credential + Formal Education Coursework (1:26:31)

Watch HERE

Applications Open

Harris Program

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026-2027 fellowship year! Please see our website HERE for more information!

Fellowship Details HERE

Free Classes

Pikes Peak Library District is offering:

PREGNANCY + NEW PARENTS: Six-week virtual series begins June 3rd for expectant and new parents. View flyer HERE. (Flyer en español)
Register HERE.
LENA START: Eight-week virtual program for parents of children ages 0–32 months begins June 24th. Harness the power of back-and-forth conversation to build your child's early language and cognitive skills. View flyer HERE.
Register HERE by June 15!

QUICK NEWS

SCHOOL + CHILD CARE IMMUNIZATION BRANCH NEWSLETTER

View the newsletter HERE for more on the following:

The updated official Colorado Certificate of Immunization
2026-2027 SY school (K-12) and child care immunization tables
A reminder of the seventh grade Tdap vaccine requirement and an optional communication to send to the parent/guardian of current sixth grade students.
CIIS user updates and enrollment information
CDPHE's Welcome to Summer Camp Toolkit
CDC immunization schedule updates

Questions? Email cdphe_vacs@state.co.us

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES + COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY

The Early Childhood Mental Health Support Line (833-ECMH-411) is a free, confidential resource that connects caregivers of children under six with experienced consultants for guidance, support, and local referrals to help build children’s social-emotional skills. Learn more at MentalHealthStartsEarly.com.
Educator Well-Being Support Line (303.724.2500): To connect with resources for support, call/text the support line (M-F, 12-7 pm) or visit ColoradoEducatorSupport.com for more resources.
Community Resource Directory: Jointinitiatives.org/resources

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

For scholarships, professional development, JI's PD Catalog, Pre-Licensing, and more, see JI's PD Calendar page. To receive the monthly PD Update email, SUBSCRIBE HERE.