Strengthening Colorado’s early childhood ecosystem

ECCLA is the hub for Colorado’s Early Childhood Council system. Our impact extends statewide, supporting the workforce through scholarships, grants, resource connections, and professional and program development services.

Find your Early Childhood Council

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Your local Early Childhood Council provides coaching, professional development, and resources tailored to your community's needs.

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Advance your early childhood career

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Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Explore our college and credential scholarships, career supports, and services.

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Start or grow my early childhood program

Get the tools you need, from Family Child Care Home (FCCH) improvement grants to training and consultation, to build a thriving early childhood program.

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2024 ECCLA Impact Highlights

$800,000 in scholarships to 270 early childhood professionals in 36 counties earning credentials, certificates, and degrees in early childhood education.

$288,517 in facility improvement funding to 81 licensed family child care home (FCCH) programs or soon-to-be-licensed startups across 23 counties.

Support to 35 Early Childhood Councils strengthening birth to five services across all 64 counties, including coaching, training facilitation, and strategic planning support.

The Latest from ECCLA

  • FCCH Facilities Improvement Spring 2026 Round

    The application for the FCCH Facilities Improvement Grant will open on March 23, 2026 and will close May 1, 2026 at 5 PM. Please be sure to visit the FCCH page for webinar dates and other important technical assistance information.

    This may be the last round of this grant for the foreseeable future, so please be sure to take advantage of all resources and be mindful of all dates.

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  • $467K Awarded to 118 FCCH Programs in 2025!

    The FCCH Facilities Improvement Grant awarded $467,000 to 118 FCCH programs in 2025. Projects included start-up costs, fencing, heating, windows, appliances, repairs, shade, and improvements related to health, safety, and licensing concerns.

    View the 2025 Impact Report
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  • Free Consultative Roles Convenings

    We invite coaches, mental health consultants, health care consultants, and other consultative roles in ECE to join us for a full day of free professional connection and development.

    Next sessions: Fort Collins (3/27/26), Silverthorne (4/2/26), and Denver (4/15/26).

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  • Staff Retention Resource Info-Session: TrueNorth Health Benefits Bundle

    12/12/2025 9 AM - 9:30 AM

    Join COAEYC, ECCLA, and TrueNorth to discover the Health Benefits Bundle, a specialized resource designed for child care programs.

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