The Early Childhood Education Association of Colorado is here to REPRESENT your interests, help to GROW your business, and to SUPPORT your programs. Here are some of the benefits ECEA members receive.
ECEA will REPRESENT your interests
As an ECEA member you have a a lobbying firm actively representing the private sector to shape policies that impact your business and the children you educate on a day to day basis. ECEA members have an exclusive voice among major policy-setting groups in Colorado’s ECE advocacy and regulatory community.
On the implementation side of business, ECEA is actively working with other advocates statewide to impact changes that will improve the day to day operations of your business.
ECEA of Colorado is the ONLY voice representing the unique business interests of program owners, operators and administrators. While there are dozens of ECE related organizations throughout the state; ECEA is the ONLY organization exclusively dedicated to impacting legislative issues affecting those who employee and lead our industry statewide.
Every year the ECEA Bill Tracker will be posted on our website and updated regularly throughout the legislative session. With this tool you will be able to easily track the progress and status of proposed legislation. This tool will include all Bills introduced that have the potential to impact early care and education providers throughout Colorado.
ECEA will help you GROW your business
No-cost information on site availability and opportunities to expand your business.
FREE trainings that help owners/administrators improve the business side of their programs.
Ongoing peer support and networking opportunities including discounted membership registration for a variety of trainings and an annual conference.
We are constantly seeking new ways in which to better meet the needs of our membership. Be sure to visit our website often for the latest on issues impacting your program. It is our sincere honor to serve and support you!
ECEA provides SUPPORT for your programs
Discounted buying programs through Kaplan Early Learning Company for supplies and equipment.
Save $350 on CDA’s for your staff through CCEI (Child Care Education Institute).
LAKESHORE custom website created just for ECEA members. All orders placed on this website will receive discounted pricing as well as FREE shipping.
Special insurance rates through Cherry Creek Insurance Group.
FREE subscription to Exchange Magazine (including website access and exclusive discounts).
Exclusive discounts on legal fees through Hazen & Klopman Law, LLC
Access to the Early Learning Ventures (ELV) Resource Platform at no additional cost.
A topical and informative website including blogs, an active calendar of policy meetings and their summaries, a legislative tracker and so much more.
Sign up to receive our weekly Child Care Update so that you can stay updated on changes in the industry. To be added to our distribution list email a request to info@coloradoecea.org.
If you are dealing with a circumstance and don’t know what to do, give us a call. We will help you figure out what your best options are.