EXECUTIVES PARTNERING TO INVEST IN CHILDREN
CONTACT
711 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
303-319-3350
info@EPICimpact.org
UNITING A VILLAGE
EPIC’s Building Up initiative focuses on opportunities to increase childcare supply and infrastructure through targeted efforts in real estate, financing, and regulatory reform in Colorado.
* New technical assistance opportunity! Did you know that EPIC is providing new childcare facility project support and technical assistance through the Department of Local Affairs? Click here to find out more.
More Children
16% increase from 2019 > 2022 in the number of children under age 5 in CO
Rising Costs
Colorado now ranks 5th highest cost of childcare in the country (up from 8th in 2021)
Barriers
Many women business owners encounter substantial challenges accessing capital and navigating the financing process when starting a childcare business.
Cost Per Child
It takes more staff, resources, supplies, and space for infants, ages 6 weeks–18 months.
LEVERAGE EXPERTISE ACROSS SECTORS
Strengthening community infrastructure related to childcare relies on highly specialized expertise. Through Building Up, EPIC collaborates across real estate, finance and regulatory experts to improve childcare capacity, access and affordability.
Real Estate
Creatively identify underutilized spaces, develop new space to increase community childcare capacity, and match available inventory with childcare operators to reduce operating expenses for childcare businesses.
Financing
Collaborate across sectors to create scalable funding solutions that boost revenue and ensure sustainable childcare access at every stage.
Regulatory
Advocate to remove regulatory barriers: Zoning, licensing, building codes, and other legal requirements that present barriers unnecessary for the safety and security of childcare.