Whether you want to open a home based child care or own and run a Child Care Center, ECPAC is here to support you! HERE is a link to a free guide to open your own licensed child care family home. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions!
Start a Child Care Business
Zoning/Landlord Approval
| Arvada | Federal Heights |
| Aurora | Lochbuie |
| Bennet | Northglenn |
| Brighton | Thornton |
| Broomfield | Westminster |
| Commerce City | For unincorporated Adams County, including portions of Denver, Henderson, Strasburg, and Watkins |
Regulations and Administrative Guides (Rule Clarification Documents)
Application
Fingerprinting/Background Checks
Within two weeks of sending in your application you will receive a letter explaining the fingerprinting/background check process from the Office of Early Childhood. For additional information go HERE.
Required Trainings (links you to the training section)
Links to Training Sessions
Miscellaneous
Register for a Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN) so that you don’t have to give out your social security number to families.
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
Sign up to be able to provide reimbursable care for low income families in your community. Rates increase based on your program’s quality rating.
Rose Aragon
CCAP Provider Supervisor
ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO
11860 N. Pecos St. Westminster, CO 80234
720-523-2347; Fax: 720-523-2201
RAragon@adcogov.org
Jennifer Fightmaster
Community Support Lead, Human Services Department
ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO
11860 Pecos St Westminster, CO 80234
O: 720.523.2196 | jfightmaster@adcogov.org
www.adcogov.org
Register Sole Proprietor OR LLC with the Secretary of State
https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/business/FAQs/startBusiness.html
Don’t forget to draft Articles of Organization for your LLC! Contact an ECPAC coach for a sample.
Colorado Adult and Child Food Program (CACFP)
Receive a check every month for serving healthy snacks and meals. Find a CACFP sponsor here.
Grant Funding
Contact an ECPAC Coach to find out more!
Rabies for Pets
Medical Exams for all Family members/staff
Centers also need staff to indicate that they’re current on immunizations.
Colorado CPR Pros provides these for https://coloradocprpros.com/healthevaluationsforstaff/
Fire Inspections (required for Centers)
County Health Inspections (required for Centers)
Liability Insurance
Highly recommended but not required unless you are operating in a community that has a Homeowners Association (HOA) and they require you to have it and include them in your policy.