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 15th to properly reflect these changes. If you find any broken links, please send an email to [email protected]. Thank you!

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You can email us or use the form below.


If you have questions about Licensing Rules & Regulations, contact your Licensing Specialist.


Stacy Petty

Stacy Petty

Director

[email protected]

(719) 486-7273

For Questions Regarding:

  • General Council questions
  • Media requests
  • Funding questions
  • Meeting Information
  • Lake County Coaching
  • Support navigating the licensing process

Kristin Sparkman

Kristin Sparkman

Quality Initiatives Coordinator

[email protected]

(719) 293-2378

For Questions Regarding:

  • Colorado Shines (CSQI)
  • Emerging & Expanding Grant (E&E)
  • Lena GROW!
  • Upcoming events & trainings
  • Adapt to Impact Resources for Providers
  • Expanding Quality for Infants & Toddlers (EQIT)
  • General eligibility requirements for grant funding
  • Capital Improvement projects and any other quality initiatives

Cindy Rivas

Cindy Rivas

Universal Preschool Coordinator
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[email protected]

(970) 404-9896

For Questions Regarding:

  • Universal Preschool (Payments, Enrollment, Applications)
  • RMECC Website including the Event Calendar and Roadmap
  • Rocky Mountain Childcare Connect
  • Childcare Resource & Referral

Submit a Universal Preschool ticket: [email protected]

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