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Find Child Care and Parenting Support to Help Your Family Thrive 

Explore Parenting Support Programs in Our Community

Jefferson, Gilpin, and Clear Creek counties offer many high-quality parenting support programs for local families. These programs help families connect with the resources, training and support they need to thrive. 

Which Type of Child Care Is Right for Your Family?

LICENSED CHILD CARE IN A FAMILY HOME 

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Family child care homes offer many benefits for families looking for a licensed, small-group setting for their child(ren). â€‹

LICENSE-EXEMPT CHILD CARE

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Many families rely on family members, friends, nannies or neighbors to care for their children. License-exempt child care can be high-quality but it is important for families to verify safety. 

RESEARCH LICENSED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS​

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Raising Colorado Kids is an online resource that enables families to research the background of all licensed child care programs in the state. 

Universal Preschool (UPK) Offers 15 Hours of Preschool for Every 4-Year-Old in Colorado

If your child is in the year before they are eligible for kindergarten, your child can participate in the Colorado Universal Preschool Program (UPK) and receive 15 hours per week of state funding for preschool!

 

Depending on available funding, children eligible for UPK may qualify for additional hours if they meet certain qualifying factors.

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