Become an early childhood teacher

Considering a career in early childhood education? We’ve got you covered. Our partners at TEACH Colorado will help you get started with confidence. Sign up today for free access to:

1-on-1 advising from experts
Monthly group advising webinars to help you take the next step
An interactive map to get you started with training or job experience
Multilingual how-to guides
Fee reimbursements, scholarships, and more!

*This project is supported by the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP0114, from the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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"Teaching young children is not just about shaping minds, but about inspiring hearts to dream, grow, and believe in themselves."

Workforce Scholarships

Since the 2002-2003 academic year, ECCLC has provided well over half a million dollars in scholarships to individuals working in the field of early care and education in Larimer County. We offer both Higher Education and Professional Development scholarship opportunities.

Applications are accepted at any time and are considered on a first-come first-serve basis. Often the requests for scholarships exceed the funding available even before the final deadlines. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The current deadlines for Higher Education Scholarship applications are:

Professional Development Scholarship

Reimbursement for providers and educators participating in a professional development opportunity that will help obtain or maintain a license, credential, degree, or certificate.
Applicants must work in a licensed EC program within Larimer County.
Funding is first come, first served.
What can be covered:
- CDA (classes or test/certificate)
- Conferences
- Trainings/Webinars
- Training for specific accreditation
- Training event or series for ECE professionals

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Higher Education
Scholarship

Funding may only be used for tuition, fees and/or books.
Applicants must be taking ECE courses or enrolled in an ECE related degree program at an accredited college or university.
The primary goal of this scholarship program is to develop and support an effective and well-educated workforce serving infant, toddler and preschool age children and is not intended for those seeking careers in elementary education.
Applicants working in the field of early care and education in Larimer County will be prioritized.
If you are interested in applying for a Higher Education scholarship, please read the ECCLC Higher Education Scholarship FAQs.

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