Colorado Shines (Child Care Quality Rating)

Childcare Assistance · Colorado · Free

Colorado's quality rating and improvement system helping parents search, compare, and select licensed childcare providers by location and star rating. Serves parents statewide at no cost, with online search available 24/7. Search by ZIP code on the website to see providers, ratings, and contact information; when enrolling, individual centers typically request a photo ID, child's immunization records, and emergency contact information on intake paperwork.

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Address: Online resource — search by ZIP

Hours: Online 24/7

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