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07/29/2026

07/15/2026

Licensed family child care home programs offer numerous benefits and are preferred by many families. Family child care homes are individually owned and provide early care and education in a provider’s residence. These programs are licensed and monitored by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. https://cdec.colorado.gov/for-families/find-child-care

The Colorado Association of Family Child Care (CAFCC) created these documents to help educate families on the many benefits of Family Child Care Home (FCCH) programs. CAFCC encourages members to use these flyers to share with prospective clients and to help promote your business.

CAFCC advocates for the quality and safety of care and early education for children and home-based providers. CAFCC grants permission for individuals and organizations to share this graphic without any alterations or modifications. For more information about CAFCC, please visit https://www.coloradocafcc.org/

06/29/2026

Its true

05/08/2026

Governor Jared Polis has officially proclaimed today, May 8th, as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day in Colorado!

We want to take this moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible child care providers across our state whose care, dedication, and expertise make it possible for children to learn and grow, and for families to work and thrive. Your work is essential, and it strengthens every community across the state.

Thank you for showing up every day with patience, skill, and heart. Today and every day, we applaud your drive and dedication to Colorado children and families.

05/08/2026

Recognizing A Day Without Child Care (May 11, 2026) is crucial as it illustrates to families, employers, and legislators the challenges that arise when parents are left without child care. Colorado Association of Family Child Care (CAFCC) members play a vital role in providing a safe, nurturing, and home-like environment for children while their families are at work. As we contemplate the implications of a day without child care, it becomes evident that child care is not merely a service; it is an essential foundation that supports and strengthens our communities. While the national movement aims to spotlight the critical need for accessible child care by closing for the day, we recognize that many of our providers are committed to supporting families by staying open. The 2026 CAFCC focus is “Days WITH Child Care”.

By weaving together appreciation, advocacy, and connection, we can highlight the valuable work of our members while still acknowledging the broader issues at play in our field. Together, we can strengthen our community and bring attention to the importance of child care.

05/08/2026

Today is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, and I just want to say something to the provider who is running on caffeine, cold coffee, little sleep, and pure love.

To the one who gets up before the sun to prepare for the day before anyone else even arrives…

To the one who wipes tears, noses, bottoms, tables, counters, and somehow still manages to comfort everyone else while ignoring her own exhaustion…

To the one who feels guilty when she takes a day off, stressed when a parent is unhappy, and wonders if she’s doing enough…

You are.

You are doing more than enough.

These children may never remember the crafts, the meals, the songs, or the toys. But they will remember the feeling of being safe with you. Loved by you. Comforted by you.

And parents are handing you the most precious thing in their entire world every single day because they trust you that deeply.

That matters.

Even on the hard days.
Even on the loud days.
Even on the days you end up sitting in silence after everyone leaves because you are completely touched out and emotionally drained.

What you do is important.
What you do is valuable.
And the love you pour into these children every day changes lives more than you probably realize.

So today, I hope you stop for just a second and realize how incredible you truly are.

Happy Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. ❤️

05/07/2026

Just waiting for a visit 😁

05/03/2026

True story, sometimes even as soon as you close the door....