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All Child Care Applications are now available Online for electronic submission!
Click HERE to Submit an Online Application or Pay an Invoice *Log in must be created
We help protect children and staff from foodborne illness and other infectious diseases by inspecting child care facilities, providing education about proper hand washing, sanitizing and food handling.
El Paso County has over 360 licensed child care facilities. Environmental Health Specialists inspect child care facilities to assure compliance with the Colorado Regulations Governing Health and Sanitation of Child Care Facilities. We also investigate consumer complaints, assist with illness investigations and conduct thorough reviews of plans for new and remodeled facilities.
- To file a complaint or express a concern about a child care center, email [email protected] or call
(719)578-3199. - Frequently asked questions about child care centers
Disease prevention in child care facilities
- Recommended vaccines for child care workers
- View The Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) Child Care Website
- Guidelines regarding infectious disease in child care facilities
- Fact Sheet Bleach Concentrations: Sanitizing and Disinfection
- Guidelines for use of hand sanitizers at child care facilities
- Colorado regulations governing sanitation and health at child care centers
Inspections
- Online Applications Here
- Request a Health Inspection for a new or remodeled Child Care Program
- Request a Health Inspection for a Change of Ownership
- Request a Health Inspection for a Room Change
- Room Change Application
- Please note: A Room Change Application is required for adding additional rooms and/or relicensing existing rooms
- Room Change Application
If you choose not to complete an electronic application, completed PDF applications can be emailed to [email protected], mailed, or delivered to the Environmental Health Office.