Families
BridgeCare – Finding Childcare
Are you looking for Childcare in Mesa County?
Have you tried BridgeCare?
Mesa County Partnership for Children and Families hosts our local childcare database that allows you to find childcare that fits your family. You can search by open availability or a specific need such as a CCCAP provider. Create a family profile to save your favorite selections.
Different Types of Childcare
Universal Preschool
Universal Preschool is a 9 month tuition credit that is credited to your provider for every child the year before Kindergarten. Tuition is credited for 10-30 hours based on provider selection and qualifying factors. Provider participation varies by location. School districts, childcare centers, charter schools, private schools, and home childcare providers can all participate in Universal Preschool. This is a tax funded program from the State of Colorado. All families of children ages 3 to 5 are encouraged to apply.
For more information, to browse providers, or apply for the program visit upk.colorado.gov
Have more questions? Contact a Childcare Navigator for assistance and information or visit https://mcpcfhomes.my.canva.site/family-upk-info for Mesa County specific information or https://cdec.colorado.gov/universal-preschool-colorado for Statewide information.
Child Development Resources – (Click links for more information.)
The Playbook (English) – Learning Through Play for Colorado’s Families and Caregivers
Manual de Juegos! (Espanol)– Ensenanza a traves del juego para familias y educadores de Colorado
Colorado Early Learning & Development Guidelines (English)
Colorado Early Learning & Development Guidelines (Espanol)
CDC Developmental Milestones for Children 2 months to 5 years old (English and Espanol)
Child Care Regulation
The health and safety of all children is the utmost priority for Mesa County PCF and we encourage all parents to be fully informed before making child care decisions.
You can access child care licensing reports and child care health reports for all licensed providers by clicking on the links below.