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“How are the children?” This is something that Anna Jo Haynes, lifelong early childhood advocate, champion, and trailblazer, has asked in communities across Colorado, the country, and the world.
With the first round of the Universal Preschool application process ending on February 2, 2026, the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) is reminding families to complete their applications for the 2026–27 program year.
For nearly two decades, Shelley Smith has played a pivotal role in shaping early childhood education in Eagle County. As Director of Early Childhood Programs for the Eagle County School District, Shelley Smith has led the growth of early childhood education from a small preschool program into a robust, multi-site system serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers across the county.