5/11/23 ECEA Child Care Update

CENTERS AND PRESCHOOLS:

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Injuries and Stage II's (follow ups to Abuse/Neglect investigations) are on the RISE.

In fact, the number of stage II's have nearly doubled for the first quarter of 2023, compared to 2022.

1st quarter Stage 2's 2022 =54

1st quarter Stage 2's 2023 =96

This highlights the need to carefully hire and retain staff. Members, join ECEA for a panel discussion on how to Hire and Retain Quality Staff on Friday, May 19th from 1-2 p.m. virtually.

Not sure if you are a member of ECEA? Reach out and ask! info@coloradoecea.org!

NEW MEMBERS

Bright Start (Monument)

School District Fiscal Breakout for 3 Year Old's Determined from 2022-23 School Year

CDEC has provided us with the breakout amounts that each school district will receive in 2023-24 for serving 3 year olds. They anticipate that districts will be using many of these resources to serve 3 year olds with EIPs. Find YOUR districts funding amounts here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18viMpnrZw9Bl7q8oh6FsobC9aN0KKuy4/edit#gid=486397518

THIS WEEK:

Saturday 5/13/23 9-Noon

Factors Affecting Brain Growth and Development- focuses on the key factors that affect brain development and how to support healthy brain development overall. In this training, you will identify factors that affect brain growth and development; understand how stress can affect brain development; and learn strategies (the 5 R’s) for supporting healthy brain development. Register at: https://www.coloradoecea.org/book-online (The Growing Brain Unit 2)

Weds/Thursday 5/17/23 & 5/18/23 6-7:30p.m.(Must attend both to get credit for unit) Communication and Language Development - focuses on communication and language skills that develop in the first 5 years, the brain’s role in the development of these skills, and how to support them. In this training, you will learn about specific communication milestones and when they typically emerge and how this relates to brain development; learn strategies for supporting early communication skills; and gain an understanding of how multilanguage learning occurs. Register at: https://www.coloradoecea.org/book-online (The Growing Brain unit 3)

TRACKING MIXED DELIVERY IN COLORADO

Membership is easy...

www.coloradoecea.org/membership

Homes: $50/year Small Center: $200/year Large Center/PRS: $250/year

What a difference you can make with a one year commitment!

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STREP SYMPTOMS HIGHLY UNUSUAL THIS YEAR

https://cdphe.colorado.gov/press-release/monitoring-increase-in-invasive-group-a-strep-cases-other-bacterial-infections

Have you been told that you don't qualify? Our partner does the in depth work of ensuring that you get the funds that are yours! ECEA has helped Colorado providers get MILLIONS of dollars back!

Family Child Care homes....if you have an employee YOU QUALIFY as well!

These public health orders ensure that YOU QUALIFY:

CONTACT SHELLIE TODAY TO FIND OUT MORE. This is a reputable company that has a heart for service. Do NOT miss this opportunity to get this funding that is yours. It's worth the time investment!!

NEW FAMILY RESOURCE SITE

Refer families for child care referrals, support on how to select a provider and how to apply for CCCAP funding.

Colorado promises $70 million over 3 years, hopes to see 12 new facility schools open

Early childhood education dept. proposes changes for expanded childcare access

www.coloradoecea.org 303-860-7174 info@coloradoecea.org