Denver's Early Childhood Council

Strong educators. Thriving children. A resilient Denver.

Denver’s Early Childhood Council builds a strong foundation for children and families by strengthening the early childhood ecosystem. The first years of life shape everything. Quality early care and education helps children enter school ready to learn, build strong social emotional skills, and thrive for a lifetime. When we invest in early childhood, we invest in healthier families, stronger communities, and brighter futures.

We equip early care and education (ECE) and family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) providers, expand access to quality, affordable care, and ensure every child has the resources to thrive. Our vision is a coordinated, equitable system where children experience seamless transitions into school, families grow stronger, and communities flourish. Through trauma informed initiatives, literacy programs, and family supports, we reduce stress, promote stability, and open doors to opportunity. Together, we can create brighter futures because every child deserves a strong start, the foundation for healthy development, and every family has the resources to grow stronger.

Invest in Child Care. Invest in Denver’s Future.

$25 – Your gift opens doors. Literacy is the key to opportunity. Building strong skills from the start, you can help us ensure every classroom has access to books, resources, and the support needed to support all children. Donate today and help us write brighter futures together.

$50 – Together, we can do more. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Your donation supports programs that help create a health and wellness strategy to create stability, promote health, and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. Join us, donate today!

$50 – Your gift changes lives. When families have support, children thrive. Your donation helps deliver programs that reduce childhood stress, increase stability, and open doors to opportunity for children. Every dollar makes a difference. Donate now!

$75 – Healing starts here. Your gift makes healing possible through trauma-informed initiatives that help children build resilience and families find hope. You can ensure children thrive, emotionally, socially, and academically. Donate today and be part of the healing journey.

$150 – Help small early learning programs succeed. Your gift strengthens their business operations so they can stay open, improve quality, and provide safe, nurturing care for children. When these programs thrive, families have reliable care, and educators gain stability and opportunity.

$250 – From early learning to family support, Denver's Early Childhood Council works every day to ensure every child has the foundation they need for success with wrap-around supports. Donate today and make a lasting impact for families in our community.

 $400 – Your gift can sponsor a teacher training program that helps children feel safe, build friendships, and learn to manage emotions. These skills set the stage for success in school and life, and teachers use what they learn for years to come.