The Guidelines Can Help

What kids experience and learn from the day they enter the world through their early years in school lays the foundation for their success in life.

We all play an important role in giving children a great start.

The research-based Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines provide descriptions for what children can know and be able to do so that everyone who interacts with young children can prepare them for a lifetime of success.

How you can use the Colorado Early Learning & Development Guidelines:

Learn about the Guidelines
Watch the videos
Try out the tips
Check back with the Guidelines through age 8

The Guidelines describe how a typical child develops but it is important to understand that each child learns and develops at their own pace. Because each child is different, caregivers should talk with a health care provider or other trusted professional about any questions or concerns. For more information, please contact us.

Hey there! I’m Stephen Brackett, here to speak with you about the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines.

Being an advocate for early learning is about GETTING INVOLVED in the lives of the children around you!

The State of Colorado has developed a series of videos to support the Early Learning and Development Guidelines…

…to help parents and caregivers track their child’s progress and learn how to make the most of those early years.

These videos and guidelines are also great tools that you can use to start a conversation about how to make a real difference in the early years for kids all across Colorado!

When talking about these guidelines, you’ll probably hear things like, “What are they?” and “How do they work?”

You’ll find answers to those questions and many more, along with the entire early learning video series, at our website: www.earlylearningco.org.

So, come on! Visit our website for more information and to find out how you can help Colorado’s little ones get off to a great start!

Note: It is important to arrange for regular health and developmental exams with a health care provider. These are usually part of a well-child visit and can include vision, hearing and oral health screenings.

Questions? Concerns?

The Guidelines describe how a typical child develops but it is important to understand that each child learns and develops at his or her own individual pace. Since each child is different, caregivers should talk with a health care provider or other trusted professional about any questions or concerns. For more information about questions or concerns you may have, please contact us.

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The early years of a child's life — from birth to age eight — are critically important for learning and development.

The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines provide practical tips and points of reference that anyone can use to help kids grow.

Whether we're experts, early childhood teachers, first-time parents, or involved friends and neighbors, we all play a role in giving kids a strong, healthy start.

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