Child Care Providers
We support child care providers so they can offer high-quality child care
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I’m looking for licensing requirements
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How to open a child care.
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What required documents you’ll need.
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Who can answer my questions.
I’m looking for health requirements
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Sanitation posters for my classes.
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Required health documents.
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Who can answer my questions.
I want to serve healthy meals
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Learn about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
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Get resources to implement at your child care.
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Get sample menus.
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Get on the list for upcoming CACFP trainings.
Join a Facebook group of established providers
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Looking for resources or other ideas?
Connect with the Early Childhood Services Team
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Call our team 970-248-6900.
I’m a parent
Child Care Providers
Community Services Building (Public Health)
510 29 1/2 RoadGrand Junction, CO 81504
Phone:
970-248-6900
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am-12:00 pm