Child Care Providers

We support child care providers so they can offer high-quality child care

4 scenes of children playing with blocks, painting and drawing.

I’m looking for licensing requirements

How to open a child care.
What required documents you’ll need.
Who can answer my questions.

Licensing resources

I’m looking for health requirements

Sanitation posters for my classes.
Required health documents.
Who can answer my questions.

Health resources

I want to serve healthy meals

Chopping red, yellow, and green peppers with other vegetables piled up next to the wood cutting board.

Learn about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Get resources to implement at your child care.
Get sample menus.
Get on the list for upcoming CACFP trainings.

CACFP resources

Report an outbreak

If you notice an increase in illness or similar symptoms in your facility, please complete our secure, HIPAA-compliant Outbreak Report Form. Report illness outbreaks to our team within four hours after the outbreak is detected.

Outbreak Report Form instructions

*Testing results and a formal diagnosis can be helpful but are not required to submit a report.

What is an outbreak?

An outbreak is more illness than expected in a facility over a specific period of time. Some illnesses have defined thresholds, and for rare or serious conditions, a single case may be considered an outbreak. All outbreaks are reportable to public health in Colorado.

Early reporting helps public health quickly assess the situation and provide guidance to reduce the spread of illness.