IREE

Community-based childcare licensing in Arapahoe, El Paso, and Pueblo counties is one of IREE's core services. The organization also holds monthly forums on licensing rules and compliance, provides access to licensing specialists, and offers webinars and follow-up monitoring. IREE works with early childhood agencies, institutions, universities, and governments to support training opportunities for the workforce. Its resources address child development, supportive classroom environments, challenging behaviors, and workforce well-being. The organization aims to strengthen educators' instructional practices and improve learning environments for children. It also works to identify policies and practices that hinder children's development and to reduce disciplinary approaches associated with negative outcomes. Its work focuses on early childhood, families, and community outcomes.