Wildwood helps Childcare providers be successful!

Welcome to  Wildwood Online

Wildwood C.A.C.F.P. and Wildwood Resources, Inc.    This website is open to all child care providers and anyone interested in the care of children.  We hope to have a site that will help you succeed in providing the best experience to those in your care because at Wildwood our mission is to help "those who care for children."   The two newest features on our site, "Recalls - Food, Toys, Wellness" and "Healthy Helper" our nutrition blog  exemplify our commitment to health and wellness for you and your children.  The Recall page features the latest information on recalls for food, health and wellness products targeting children and providers.  We offer links to the CPC and USDA as well as updates from the CDHPE.  Healthy Habits offers insights into nutrition, offering advice, recipes and also allows you the audience to share your comments.   Our food program page offers the latest C.A.C.F.P. National news as well as updates for the Colorado Providers.  We also offer links to services both in Colorado and on a National Scale. Check out the recipe section, each one includes a creditable statement to help you with your menu planning.  We are always looking for new recipes so feel free to send us yours.    In addition, Wildwood Resources is our fundraising branch and offers business tools and correspondence courses to help you run a successful child care business.  All of our merchandise is offered on a National basis and are designed for all types of child care operations.     Wildwood Food Program The Wildwood C.A.C.F.P. links will connect existing members and those interested joining in our food program. We are a private non-profit organization that has served Colorado child care providers since 1976. We sponsor the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program and offer a variety of food and nutrition support services to "those who care for children."   Wildwood Resources Wildwood Resources is dedicated to helping child care and daycare providers. We provide business tools and resources to help your child care business run efficiently. In addition, we also offer child care correspondence classes for ongoing education credit and licensing. Exclusive to Colorado residents, is our 15-hour Pre-licensing Course, and Universal Precautions Course, both of which are required for licensing within Colorado (if you do not live in Colorado, our Universal Precautions class may be accepted in your state, check your state rules to be sure).

What's New

2011 Forms Facts and Figures - Available July 15, 2010  To order, click here   You can now save money by printing out coupons and support the Wildwood CACFP at the same time!   Check out this link to our page on the CommonKindness website.       Minute Menu is one of the top vendors in the nation for managing provider information.  One of the many benefits of joining the Wildwood CACFP is the ability to file your claim online.  It saves you time, money (no postage to send in your claim), and is very easy.  Visit the Minute Menu website to learn more.     New Pottery Barn crib recall and Chicken of the Sea tuna recall. See our Recall section for more information.      SAVE THE DATE:  The Wildwood Fall Mini-Conference will be held on November 6, 2010 at Children's Hospital. Upcoming Workshop:  The Northeast Denver Child Care Network will host their 13th annual mini-conference on September 18, 2010.  The theme will be "Embracing New Beginnings in Our Children's Future".  For more information, visit their website. Headed outside for some fun in the sun?  The weather has been perfect for enjoying outdoor activities such as a picnic in the park.  Visit our Healthy Helper Blog to find out what foods you shouldn't forget to pack!