These grants promote child care services in the areas of greatest need such as infant and toddler programs, extended day programs, and capital improvements. These grants are made to licensed, non profit child care providers in Pitkin County. There are also one time start-up funds available to Day Care Homes in Pitkin County. A Scholarship program called Tuition Assistance . This helps defray the costs of child care to eligible families enrolled with licensed child care providers in Pitkin County.
Professional development is a key component of insuring quality care for children.
This tax was initially passed by Aspen voters in 1990 and renewed in 1999. Aspen is one of the only communities in the country to dedicate local tax dollars to its early childhood programs. Much of the funding supports infant and toddler programs, as well as capital improvements in physical plants. This group of Pitkin County early childhood educators meets regularly as the Provider s Network to exchange ideas and coordinate programs. If you are in need of child care, Kids First can provide you with information on all the licensed child care options in the Roaring Fork Valley.