Child Care Innovations’ mission is to help improve quality, access, availability, and equity in early childhood services and supports. We do this through regulatory services, training and support for caregivers and early childhood professionals, advocacy, and innovative community partnerships. Through an Interagency Agreement with Colorado Department of Human Services, Child Care Innovations licenses facilities in Adams, Jefferson, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Larimer, and Weld counties.

The Child Care Licensing Specialist assists in the coordination of licensing services to child care facilities under the Colorado Child Care Licensing Act. This position visits facilities for the purposes of inspection and applicant investigation of prospective facilities, inspection and monitoring of facilities as required for maintenance and continuation of license, and complaint investigations. The Specialist prepares, compiles, disseminates, and presents all required documentation and reports. Works directly with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, local County DHS/Child Welfare, and operators of licensed, prospective licensed, and potentially illegally operating child care facilities. May need to work with local law enforcement entities and Early Childhood Councils, as well as other applicable community partners.

Work is generally performed in the community of the assigned caseload which includes parts of Adams and Weld counties. Administrative and prep work is generally performed in a home office but may be scheduled for rotating Specialist on Duty in office. Standard hours may be between 6:30 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, depending on caseload needs and inspection type. May require hours outside of regular office hours, and occasional weekend hours. Attendance at various off campus events and travel to and from facilities is required.

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