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Family and Children's Services

Broomfield Early Child Care Council (BECCC)

Broomfield is participating in the statewide initiative to create an ongoing system of care for young children and their families.  As part of this statewide initiative, the Broomfield Early Child Care Council (BECCC) is being developed to improve the quality of care throughout the community.   The Council will consist of a minimum of ten members representing a broad spectrum of community organizations.

Representatives from the following groups will be selected and invited to participate in this council.

  • Local government

  • Early Care and Education (including Head Start)

  • Health Care (including WIC, EPSDT, and IDEA)

  • Parents

  • Mental Health Care

  • Resource and Referral Agencies

  • Family Support and/or Parent Education Agencies and Programs

The Council may also include representatives from the following groups.

  • Child Care Association

  • Medical and Dental Professionals

  • School Districts and/or Parent Organizations

  • Head Start Policy Council

  • Chamber of Commerce

  • Local Businesses

  • Faith-Based or Non-Profit Organizations Serving Children

  • Higher Education Institutions

  • Libraries

The BECCC will focus on the following goals and activities to support the work of early child care providers.

  • Identifying and developing resources and tools to help providers move toward licensure. 

  • Developing strategies and processes that support the statewide comprehensive plan.

  • Developing clear and concise reports that measure progress based on the criteria established by Qualistar.

  • Creating a strong professional development plan for providers in the community (targeting those in the community that are not yet licensed and providers of infant and toddler care).

  • Advocating for early childhood issues in Broomfield.

  • Developing and implementing a functional, effective, comprehensive system for delivering services that positively impacts early childhood development and child outcomes in Broomfield.

 

For more information on the BECCC, please contact Lucinda Wayland Connelly at 720-887-2201.