Early Milestones harnesses the research-policy-practice loop to create equitable and sustainable solutions to challenges facing children, families, and service providers.
Explore our initiatives that span the Early Childhood Colorado Framework to learn more.
Interviewing rural preschool providers to understand successes and challenges of Universal Preschool participation
Supporting the launch of Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program quality standards
In 2024, our new Impact on Equity Initiative will fuel collaborative efforts targeting systems change, with a cohort of partners innovating in support of families with children prenatal to three. Early Milestones will prioritize partnering with the people and places furthest from opportunity.
By documenting progress and highlighting remaining opportunities, this project aims to reinforce infant and early childhood mental health as a critical policy and investment priority.
Making early care and learning in Colorado more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable.
Understanding the impact of COVID-19 and ensuring the future of Colorado's early childhood sector
A public-private partnership promoting innovations to build a strong and stable early childhood workforce
A shared community vision with actionable strategies to support Jefferson County’s youngest children and their families
Updating and expanding upon the Early Childhood Workforce 2020 Plan, facilitating the creation of a new plan.
Exploring the barriers to and opportunities for broader adoption of Ideal Learning models in pre-kindergarten through third grade
All children in Colorado deserve equal access to the resources that promote and protect their health as they grow and develop.
Strategic planning to advance integrated and preventive oral health
Supporting local systems-building to expand preschool.
Amplifying community-based programs led by and serving Colorado families of color
Ensuring that family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) caregivers are recognized, supported, and integrated into system improvement efforts
Engaging stakeholders in planning for a new department of early childhood and UPK implementation
Partnering to support equitable and accessible, whole child summer learning.
The state’s five-year plan to help all children be ready to succeed in school and in life
