Our Goals

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Increase Affordability 

1. Collaborate with local, state, and federal entities and programs to ensure consistent financial and/or in-kind support from organizations such as the Colorado Preschool Program (CPP), the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), and the Universal Preschool Program (UPK). 

2. Secure grants from organizations that support early childhood care and education programs and initiatives. 

3. Establish tuition rates based on the local market rate analysis and demographics.

Provide High Quality Care and Increase Program Quality 

1. Participate in Colorado Shines, Colorado’s quality rating and improvement system for all of Colorado’s licensed early learning programs and continue progressing toward a score of 3-5. 

2. Measure and improve educational outcomes using evidence-based assessment tools and the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines.

Enhance Collaboration/Cooperation

1. Collaborate, cooperate, and partner with the Archuleta County Early Childhood Council, the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Archuleta County Department of Human Services, and other local childcare organizations for the preservation and expansion of existing services in the areas of early care and education, family support, mental health, and physical health.