Childcare Business Supports
Operating a childcare business requires many skills! We are here to connect you to leadership and business development tools, funding opportunities and licensing guidance.
La Plata County Lodging Tax Child Care Support Grant
Team Up has opened the application for the La Plata County Lodging Tax Child Care Support Grant. This grant is open to all licensed providers in La Plata County, including for-profit and school-based programs. Three types of child care grants are available through this single application – be advised that you may only apply for one (1) of them.
More information on the grant will be available soon on the Team Up website: https://www.teamupsw.org/.
Team Up is available for support and to answer any questions:
Lynn Urban - lynnu@teamupsw.org 970-247-9444 ext. 12
Apply by November 20, 2026.
Questions? qinavigator@ecclaplata.org
Childcare Licensing Business Guides
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood maintains Business Guides in both English and Spanish to support the interpretation and implementation of licensing requires.
Questions? resources@ecclaplata.org
Emergency & Disaster Preparedness
Each child care program is unique from the floor plan of the building, the outdoor nature based programs, the nature area, to the number of children enrolled to the location, it is important that each child care program use this as a guide to creating an individual plan.
Quality Improvement Award
Each July, the Colorado Department of Early Childhood opens the Quality Improvement Award. These funds are available to programs seeking to increase their Colorado Shines quality level. Apply in the Provider Portal by October 15!
Questions? support@ecclaplata.org
