For Providers
Quality early learning options require a qualified, fairly compensated early childhood workforce. First Impressions works to ensure safe, nurturing, and engaging early learning environments are a choice for all of Routt County’s young children.
Colorado shines Resource Guide
Whether you are brand new or have been participating in Colorado Shines over the past five years, this helpful guide has a variety of important, updated documents you may need during your quality improvement journey. It is meant to be a user’s manual to help you accomplish all you need to do in Colorado Shines.
Professional Development Scholarship
Interested in enrolling in a college level Early Childhood Education class? Working towards an undergraduate degree in ECE?
Click here for more information and how to apply for the scholarship.
Opening a Child Care Program/Home
Interested in opening a child care program or becoming a family child care provider?
Click here to Learn more about FCCH or contact Pamela Nebel: Pnebel@co.routt.co.us
970-875-4227
Providers Universal Preschool UPK
Monthly provider meeting
ECE open positions
Whether you’re a new or established provider, this resource offers clear guidance, key tools, and the latest updates to help you navigate the UPK program effectively. Our goal is to support you in delivering exceptional care and education to the children and families of Routt County.
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Click here to find everything you need to know about Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado.
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First Impressions host monthly meetings with all child care providers. This is a great opportunity to learn about funding available, updates and more. We meet the second Tuesday of every month from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. Virtual and in person options are available.
Contact Pamela to be added to the list.
Looking for a job in ECE?
Follow this link to see the open positions in Routt County
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Do you have an open position for ECE at your center? Contact Pamela ​to be featured in our website.
Fatherhood Program
The Fatherhood Program of Routt County (FPRC) provides education, support and builds community for area dads to meet these changing demands so they and their families, can thrive.
Contact Andrew Boness if you would like to take advantage of this free program.
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Phone: 970-870-5289 - ext. 289
Collaborative Management program (CMP)
CMP serves families directly through Individualized Service and Support Teams and indirectly through financial support. ISSTs work as a prevention measure by bringing agencies together to create an integrated support plan to ensure families can access and receive necessary supports to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Contact Liz Kuker for support or questions regarding multi-system support planning, resource navigation, funding assistance and planning, and family goal setting support.
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Phone: 970-819-1791
Early Childhood Career Pathways in Colorado
ECCLA’s Early Childhood Career Pathway Tool! This resource is designed to support individuals seeking careers in Colorado’s Early Childhood Profession. Whether you are just beginning your journey or advancing in the profession, this tool will provide you with valuable information, resources, and guidance to help you navigate career pathways.
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Interested? Click here to Lear more about ECCLA'S career pathway!
