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About the Department of Early Childhood
Mission
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high quality and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado’s young children, their families and early childhood professionals in all settings.
Vision
All Colorado children, families, and early childhood professionals are valued, healthy and thriving.