Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council

The Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council (ACECC) is one of thirty-one Early Childhood Councils in the State of Colorado.

The local Early Childhood Councils provide an efficient, community-based infrastructure to support a state-wide early childhood system. They are rooted in the values of community, collaboration and leadership on behalf of children from birth through age eight. They are working together as an innovative network that links practice to policy and child to community.

The Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council is composed of community leaders from early care and education, health, mental health and family support programs, working together toward comprehensive, systemic goals to meet the needs of providers, parents and children.

Supporting a Safe, Smart and Healthy Start for young children and their families.

Read a Case Study of Two Early Childhood Councils: Arapahoe and Fremont Counties

ACECC Spots on RMPBS

Spot #1: "Teachers Shape the Dreams of the Next Generation"
Early Childhood teachers help shape the dreams of the next generation. The ACECC promotes quality services and supports for young children and families and recognizes that the providers of these services and supports must be engaged in continuous quality improvement. The ACECC is dedicated to ensuring professional and workforce development opportunities that will lead to high quality outcomes for young children and families.

Professional Development
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care

Spot #2: "2 Year Olds Explore and Discover Their World"
Every astronaut, world leader, artist or scientist was once a two-year old, so be patient and let them explore and discover their world. All children grow and develop at varied rates. While their journeys through childhood differ, most pass a set of predictable milestones along the way. Remember that each child develops differently and that an individual child may develop more quickly in one area than in another.

Developmental Milestones for Your Child
Parents as Teachers Program