Whether you are just starting out in the field of early childhood or are a seasoned child care provider at a center or family child care home, these resources can help you to be successful in growing your business as well as supporting the growth and development of the children in your care.

ECCLPS provides everyone in Logan, Phillips and Sedgwick Counties caring for young children with tools and training to help support children’s healthy development.

The quality of a child’s experience in the early years depends on the skills of people like you. When you shine, every child in Colorado Shines!

• Are you working toward a child care license?
• Is your program working to advance its quality level?
• Are you looking to improve your knowledge and skills?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes -- you are in the right place!

ECCLPS provides information about professional development and learning opportunities for early childhood professionals. This includes child care providers, mental health specialists, teachers, and everyone in between. These resources are also great learning tools for other caregivers such as babysitters, friends, family members and neighbors who care for children.

Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (PDIS)

The Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (PDIS) is a one-stop online resource for training related to early care and learning. PDIS offers a broad array of e-learning courses addressing all aspects of child development, health and safety, and quality instruction. PDIS is designed to support a variety of early childhood professionals at all levels of experience and education, anyone even unlicensed providers can access the trainings in PDIS to increase their knowledge to provide quality care for the children in their care.

Benefits of Using PDIS:

• Completely free and available online 24/7
• Self-paced, self-directed learning environment
• High-quality courses created by a local instructional design team
• Opportunity to earn professional credentials for career advancement
• Customized learning based on current skills and professional goals
• Permanent account to maintain and document your professional qualifications and training

Resources available from the Office of Early Childhood (OEC)

• Child Care Licensing and Administration – If you have questions about Colorado’s child care licensing rules or are you looking for information on how to apply for a center license, you can find answers here.
• General Resource Materials – The Child Care Resource Packet and general resource materials offered by the state can be accessed here.

ECCLPS supports Logan, Phillips and Sedgwick Counties child care providers with training and professional development, maintaining or increasing high quality services to children and families, Colorado Shines QRIS and PDIS assistance, recruitment of new providers and technical assistance for current providers. Contact us for assistance or with questions.