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Child Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Reporting

All licensed child care providers are mandated reporters of suspected or known child abuse or neglect. Call the statewide hotline, 1-844-CO-4-KIDS, to report suspected child abuse or neglect.”

Some of the warning signs of abuse and neglect may include:

  • Unexplained injuries
  • Changes in behavior
  • Fear of going home
  • Changes in eating or sleeping patterns
  • Inappropriate sexual behaviors

Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect (Mandated Reporter Training) may be completed on the Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System.

Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado
Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado allows families to choose the right setting for their child, whether it is in a licensed community-based, school-based or home-based preschool setting. Families of children in the year before they are eligible for kindergarten, and qualifying 3-year-olds, are able to apply for UPK Colorado.
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