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Ready to start a home-based child care business? We’ll help cover your costs. If you’re interested in starting your own child care business at home, we’re here to help you every step of the way - helping to cover licensing and certification costs so you can focus on the kids. Fill out the form to learn more about becoming a child care provider in Weld County, Colorado. Step 1 of 3 33% Which city are you located in? (Required) Are you interested in becoming a certified child care provider or looking for daycare? (Required) I want to become a child care provider I need daycare for my child Both Name (Required) First Last Phone (Required) Email (Required) Preferred Language (Required) English Español If you’re a parent or guardian looking for child care, daycare, or school-age programs near you, please visit: ChildCare4Weld.org Δ Become a Child Care Provider. Make a Difference. Work from Home. Have you ever thought about starting your own business as a child care provider or you’re already watching kids from home? Get in touch to learn more about the opportunity of becoming a child care provider! Step 1 of 3 33% Which city are you located in? (Required) Are you interested in becoming a certified child care provider or looking for daycare? (Required) I want to become a child care provider I need daycare for my child Both Name (Required) First Last Phone (Required) Email (Required) Preferred Language (Required) English Español If you’re a parent or guardian looking for child care, daycare, or school-age programs near you, please visit: ChildCare4Weld.org Δ Opportunities BECOMING A CHILD CARE PROVIDER If you’d like to earn an income by making a difference in Weld County, establishing trustworthy and healthy relationships with children, and preparing them for positive outcomes at school, United Way of Weld County is here to help you become an official home-based child care provider in Weld County. We’ll help cover certain licensing costs and give you all the support you need to get started with your child care business. Our goal is to help children succeed in every way, and that starts with early education and child care. To support the cause, United Way offers some financial aid and coaching for child care providers, plus we partner with organizations like Reading Great by 8 to provide tons opportunities and resources for all current and aspiring child care providers. Whether you are providing care for a family, friend, and neighbor – or are interested in becoming licensed, we are here to support you! If you would like more information about how we can support you, please contact us at 970-353-4300 or email childcare4weld@unitedway-weld.org . Get Started HOW TO GET INVOLVED 01 | Get in Contact There are so many opportunities for all current and aspiring child care providers. Whether you are providing care for a family, friend, or neighbor, we are here to support you! 02 | Complete Courses We’ll help walk you through the process of becoming a licensed child care provider + we have grant resources to help cover the cost of getting started! 03 | Start Your Child Care Program That’s it! Get matched with families through your own child care program in Weld County. Get Started Call (970) 353-4300 Thinking about starting your own business as a child care provider? In 2021 in Weld County there were 11,073 children with two parents employed full-time in the workforce, yet there were only 6,400 licensed child care slots – creating a critical child care desert. When there isn’t child care available, parents are forced to leave the workforce or children don’t receive adequate care. It will take a combination of licensed, exempt (or FFN), and school age providers to fill the current shortage. Your time makes a real difference for children and families in Weld County. Benefits of Becoming a Child Care Provider Grant resources to help cover the costs of getting started! Flexible schedule – full or part-time , get matched with families needing your help. Studies have shown when we spend $1 on early childhood education the return on investment in our community ranges from $8 – $16. Children who receive quality early child care have a higher graduation rate and cognitive skills, higher incomes well into adulthood, and more. You’ll be making a real difference. Get Started Testimonials Everything changed for the better. I was no longer just the ‘aunt’ or lady that babysits. Now, my work was appreciated and respected. I was seen as a professional, from the home environment I provided to how the families treated me personally, and the way I was now working with the kids.” Recently Licensed Child Care Provider FAQ Most frequent questions and answers What types of volunteer opportunities are there? There are endless volunteer opportunities ranging from administrative work to helping directly with clients. Give Jazz a call at 970-353-4300 to discuss further or you can view a list of all current volunteer opportunities by visiting https://volunteer.unitedway-weld.org/need/ What city would I volunteer in? The participating organizations have opportunities throughout all of Weld County, most of which are in the Greeley-Evans area. Is there a length of commitment for volunteering? Nope! We have a number of volunteer opportunities that range in commitment levels. Contact us to learn more about what may be a good fit with your schedule. How are you handling COVID - 19? All organizations are taking extra precautions to keep all of our volunteers and their clients safe during these uncertain times. In addition, there are plenty of contact-free volunteer opportunities! Volunteer Now Ready to Take the Next Step? Have you ever thought about starting your own business from home as a child care provider or are you already watching kids from home? 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