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The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines

Child Development:
The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines

The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines (ELDGs) are a helpful resource for people who care for children, describing the path of children’s learning and development from birth to age 8.

The goal of these guidelines is to ensure a well-rounded approach to learning, health and physical development, social and emotional development, language, literacy, numeracy, logic and reasoning, and other subject-specific areas. The guidelines serve as a map – filled with tips to help navigate the early years, and broken down by age and milestones. 

Whether you’re a first-time parent or caregiver or an experienced professional, the guidelines are a helpful resource. They offer different levels of detail and support for people with different levels of expertise. You can learn practical tips in just a few minutes or explore the complete Guidelines in much more detail.

The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines
The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines
Are you interested in learning about the expectations for your child's development based on their age? The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines describe the path of children’s learning and development from birth to 8 years old. Broken down by age and major milestones, the guidelines are a sort of map, helping parents and caregivers navigate their child's early years. Experts from across Colorado developed these guidelines to create a shared understanding and a coordinated approach to learning and development.

Curious about what your little one is thinking at this age? Wondering what you can do to help them thrive and reach their developmental milestones? Check out the guidelines using the link below.
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Raising Colorado Kids Guide is brought to you by the Colorado Office of Early Childhood.

For general help, call 1-800-799-5876 or email  cdhs_oec_communications@state.co.us

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Raising Colorado Kids Guide is brought to you by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood..

For general help, call 1-800-799-5876 or email  cdec_communications@state.co.us

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