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ECEA Insider's Edge---Members ONLY Updates

We are making sure that YOU as a member are getting the information that you need to be able to operate efficiently in this industry.

Insider's Edge 6/26/26 (ECEA Members ONLY)

A Win on UPK Ratios, and What Comes Next We have good news to share. CDEC has agreed to run an emergency rule this summer that changes how the UPK ratio decreases are applied. Going forward, the lower ratios will only apply to programs rated level 1-2. CDEC is choosing to honor level 3-5 progr...

Jun 26, 2026

Insider's Edge (Forgot this...)

ECEA is Throwing a Party FOR YOU!! We want you to invite your families to this great day of fun!! Prizes will go out to the member program with the most attendees and other activities. We are making this a tradition for you and your families so add it to your summer calendars and have families ...

Jun 10, 2026

June 10 - Insider's Edge (Members ONLY)

We've added security measures. You can now create your own login. You can also access the app from any computer anytime! We will continue to adjust this app based on your feedback so send suggestions to: [email protected] Make sure every parent who has had a child between January 1, 2...

Jun 10, 2026

5/19/26 ECEA Insider's Edge

We have important information for you to listen to and read. Please check out our public facing FB page for details. https://www.facebook.com/ECEAofColorado/

May 19, 2026

Insider's Edge 5/13/26--Website ACCESS

We wanted to send you a quick update to let you know that we've now CONSOLIDATED OUR MEMBER AND NON-MEMBER WEBSITES. We changed our member website to include non-members....except they don't have the access that you do! What this means for you You will just access member only information direct...

May 13, 2026

4/28/26 ECEA Members ONLY Insider's Edge

Senator Brights CCCAP solutions bill is here. It's SB26-180 . The bill will provide stabilizing funding in the future but it will take some time before a draw of funds can come. That does not provide immediate support for CCCAP providers. It will be in Senate Finance on Thursday, and ECEA wil...

Apr 28, 2026

4/23/26 Insider's Edge (ECEA Members ONLY)

Bring it Home! Take action TODAY to support UPK Ratio Decrease Delays. ECEA has worked with CDEC and RAC members to push the UPK ratio decrease by 2 years while CO Shines is undergoing a refresh. While Dr. Roy indicates that she appreciates the recommendations, CDEC mentioned in their public ru...

Apr 23, 2026

4.1.26 Insider's Edge (ECEA Members only)

If you prefer to hear a podcast covering this content click here Stop Blending In. It’s Time to Stand Up and Stand Out. A message for Colorado’s community-based child care providers who are ready to compete—and win. Let’s be direct: families in Colorado are being pulled toward the path of least ...

Apr 01, 2026

Action Alert for ECEA Members

Happy Friday! We need your help. Can you please do what you can to encourage your CCCAP families to contact their legislators? Our state Senators and Representatives need to hear from families that CCCAP needs to be fixed so that more families can receive care and those that currently receive C...

Mar 20, 2026

Insider's Edge for ECEA Members - Cost savings, legislation, save the date and registration links.

Struggling? We've established Partnerships to improve your bottom line and retain staff. It sounds crazy, we know! Walking through these options and implementing them will strengthen your program financially. We've proven it, member after member. Review this list and reach out to dawn@colo...

Mar 18, 2026

Insider's Edge - Members only information

New Campaign for Property Tax Equity ECEA can't spend $2M to change the Colorado constitution so that you don't have to pay property taxes. We passed legislation to enable localities to do the right thing and they can only think in a short sighted way about their local budgets. New tax initiat...

Mar 12, 2026

Members--Sharing this article with you. Couldn't say it better ourselves. Solutions included.

Thanks to Abigail Seldin, My AI assistant California's Free Pre-K Shockwave—and the Survival Plan for Non-Public Schools Tim Seldin President @ The Montessori Foundation | Montessori Teacher Educator February 19, 2026 Where have all the four-year-olds gone? By Tim Seldin | The Montessori Founda...

Feb 21, 2026

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