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Choosing Childcare
Making Informed Decisions
As a parent, the choices you make for your child now will determine much about how they develop. Kids First is dedicated to helping parents make the most informed decisions possible. Click here Making Informed Decisions Making Informed Decisionsto find licensed childcare in Pitkin County. For a statewide search, visit Colorado Shines.
Please feel free to utilize our various program quality checklists in the related documents section to the right hand side of this webpage. If your family is visiting multiple childcare programs in one day, Kids First recommends using the childcare comparison worksheet so you can compare your options side by side. Keep in mind that we don't recommend one childcare provider over another. The Colorado Division of Childcare licenses all the providers listed on this webpage, however, it is up to you as a parent to choose the appropriate provider for your child.
Kids First can provide you with valuable information on:
- How to help you make the best choices for your child
- How to recognize quality childcare
- Understanding the investment for you and your child, in early childhood education
- Checklists for choosing childcare can be found under related documents.
- Kids First offers Financial Aid to help qualified families pay for childcare.
Additional Information
Kids First has more information and resources for families with young children. We are happy to help via email (kidsfirst@aspen.gov) or via telephone (970-920-5363).
Everyone is a stakeholder when it comes to the future of our children. Demand high quality childcare! It's good for children and for the community. While parents work, we must make sure that child care works for children.