Beginning July 1st, 2026, the RMECC will be the early childhood council for Garfield, Lake and Pitkin Counties. We will be working to update our website now through July 30th to properly reflect these changes. If you find any broken links, please send an email to [email protected]. Thank you!

State and Regional Partners

State and Regional Partners

We collaborate with partners and stakeholders across the region to strengthen and expand the early childhood system.

Mountain Valley Developmental Services (MVDS)

MVDS supports adults and children in our region with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Our work provides life span services for these individuals, their parents and family members, guardians, colleagues at work, neighbors and friends to promote independence, quality of life, and rights protection.  MVDS is also the fiscal agent for the Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Council.

Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA)

As a membership association, ECCLA supports Councils by providing technical assistance and capacity building, implementing shared measurement for collective impact, advocating for policies affecting early childhood issues, leveraging statewide partnerships, and serving as the voice for Colorado’s 36 Early Childhood Councils. Councils work in communities across Colorado to collaborate with local partners and align programs and services for young children and their families.

Together, we are building and supporting Colorado’s early childhood system. Our collective effort is critical – because when families thrive and children have a strong start, our communities across Colorado are strengthened.

Child Care Licensing Specialists

Updated 7/1/26

Garfield County

Andria Hudspeth

For the following zip codes in Garfield County:
81602, 81623, 81632, 81652

(720) 955-2044

[email protected]

Pitkin County

Andria Hudspeth

For the following zip codes in Pitkin County:
81611, 81615, 81612, 81654, 81656, 81642

(720) 955-2044

[email protected]

Lake County

Sandy Jennings

For the following zip codes in the Lake County:
80461, 81251

(720) 955-2044

[email protected]

RFV portion of Eagle County

Sandy Jennings

For the following zip codes in the Roaring Fork Valley portion of Eagle County:
81621

(720) 955-2044

[email protected]

Colorado Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP)

Garfield County

Misty Young

(970) 625-5282 ext. 3105

[email protected]

Nataly Castro

(970) 625-5282 ext. 3251

[email protected]

Lake County

Christina Rios

CCCAP Administrator

(719) 839-5005

[email protected]

Pitkin County

Keli Kirkpatrick

Adult & Family Services Manager

(970) 429-2049

[email protected]