Northern Colorado Kids Thrive

Calling all occupational therapists!
Are you the next occupational therapist to join our team? If so, apply today!
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Calling all early care and education teachers, providers, and directors!

Could you benefit from FREE consultation services that promote healthy development, inclusive practices, and supportive learning environments?

If so, our Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) and/or Occupational Therapy (OT) consultation services may be for you!

Learn more at:
www.nocokidsthrive.org/specialist-consultation
or reach out to Sierra Hansen at [email protected]

We’re growing our team at NoCo Kids Thrive! 🎉

If you’re passionate about strengthening early childhood systems, supporting families, and creating lasting impact in Northern Colorado, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re currently hiring for:
✨ Director of Evaluation
✨ Director of Workforce Stability
✨ Occupational Therapist

Join a mission-driven team working to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive from day one.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Applications close 6/1/2026.

View all open positions here: https://www.nocokidsthrive.org/jobs

We're recruiting!
Use your business experience & passion to make a difference in Colorado’s Early Childhood Centers as a Volunteer Business Advisor!

We’re looking for seasoned professionals 50+ in Colorado — especially those with leadership, strategy, or nonprofit experience — to serve as Volunteer Business Advisors with the Early Childhood Service Corps.

Did I mention we provide all industry specific training for free?

Start your next chapter today: https://bit.ly/GenInterestSpr26

Today, we celebrate the incredible child care providers who support children, families, and communities every day.

Child care providers create safe, nurturing spaces where children learn, grow, and thrive, making it possible for families to work and communities to flourish.

Thank you to all child care providers for the care, dedication, and impact you bring to young children every single day. Your work matters, and today we celebrate you.

Fill out the form with the link below and join us in celebrating by giving a shoutout or thanking an early childhood educator in your life. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXEDwgxnf_NpnpnZ5d0jB7-kPosn99TVxAsYIy_TJ-Y_bdNA/viewform?usp=header

With schools and many child care programs closed today due to weather, NoCo Kids Thrive will also be taking a snow day. We will resume normal operations tomorrow. Stay safe and warm!

Northern Colorado Kids Thrive was proud to have our CEO, Christina Taylor, represent our organization at the Warren Village Connections Breakfast, where leaders from across Colorado discussed solutions to the child care crisis.

Christina shared insights from our successful Larimer County ballot initiative and emphasized that child care is essential community and economic infrastructure. We are grateful to Warren Village, Move Colorado Forward, and all the panelists for advancing this important conversation for Colorado families.

Stay connected by signing up for our email updates, following along at nocokidsthrive.org/yeson1b, and consider joining our Provider and Family Voice Council launching this summer.

On Monday, April 27, NoCo Kids Thrive kicked off Provider Appreciation Month with a fun celebration honoring Larimer County early childhood educators at Old Town Putt. Providers and their families enjoyed free rounds of mini golf, arcade games, food and drinks, plus sweet treats from Old Town Churn Ice Cream. Guests also had the chance to win one of nine raffle baskets as we celebrated the incredible educators who help young children learn and thrive every day.

Provider Appreciation Day will be celebrated on May 8, 2026, recognizing child care providers, teachers, and educators for their essential work. Join us in celebrating by giving a shoutout or thanking an early childhood educator in your life. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXEDwgxnf_NpnpnZ5d0jB7-kPosn99TVxAsYIy_TJ-Y_bdNA/viewform?usp=header

The Mastering Your Financials Online Series is back. Join this free 2-week training designed to help child care businesses grow and thrive.

If you are a Family Child Care Home provider, you may be eligible to receive a stipend for completing this training. Contact Karly at [email protected] for more information.

Space is limited. Register today:
https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/event-function?language=en_US&c__recordId=a0HV1000007QKdNMAW

🌟 Calling All Child Care Providers! 🌟 Our Mastering Your Financials Online Series is back!

Running a child care business takes more than passion—it takes smart financial planning to thrive long-term.

Join us for a FREE 2-week online training series, 6-hour PDIS-eligible financial literacy series tailored for child care providers across Colorado - emerging or established.

📅 Tuesdays | May 5th & May 12th
🕡 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Live interactive webinars)
🎯 Interactive sessions with expert guidance + personalized support.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Connect your financials to your business vision.
✅ Build a realistic budget + 1-month cash flow.
✅ Set SMART financial goals.
✅ Explore funding, grants & retirement resources.
✅ One-on-one support from seasoned business advisors.

Space is limited—don’t miss out!
Register: https://socgov38.my.site.com/ColoradoSBDC/s/event-function?language=en_US&c__recordId=a0HV1000007QKdNMAW

It’s not too late to apply for Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK)! If your child will be 4 years old on or before October 1, you can still enroll in a free, high-quality preschool program for the upcoming school year. Spots are limited and filling quickly. Visit upk.colorado.gov to learn more and apply.