We can provide FREE child care referrals by just calling us at 1-877-338-CARE, or click below to search online for a child care provider. If you call, we will ask you a variety of questions that will allow us to customize your child care search to meet your unique needs. All the information you provide us is held in the strictest confidence. Children First and Qualistar Early Learning are committed to protecting your privacy. The information you provide is used to report demographic data to our funders. Individual client information is kept confidential. We do not share or sell mailing lists or client names.
The child care programs listed on the referral should be considered just that, referrals only, not recommendations. We do not recommend any child care providers, merely refer names of licensed providers. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of program information, nor can we assure the quality of any setting referred in this process. Therefore, finding the right setting for your child is your responsibility. Please take advantage of the links provided to increase your knowledge of quality care. We encourage all clients to review a child care provider's records by calling the Colorado Division of Child Care at 1-800-799-5876 or click here to access licensed child care providers records online.
Find out more about quality care by visiting the links below.
Qualistar Rating system
Working Your Way Through The Child Care Maze
Current cost of care
Choosing child care
See if you are eligible for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
Giving your child a smoke free environment.
If you have concerns regarding the services provided by Children First or would like a copy of our complaint policy, please contact the program director, Cindy Bernal, at 719-549-3272.