Denver’s shortage of accessible, affordable child care continues to be one of the biggest barriers to economic growth and workforce participation. An estimated 20% to 25% of workers depend on child care to participate in the labor force, yet supply continues to fall short. In a recent Colorado Real Estate Journal article, EPIC President and […]
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Colorado’s leadership in early childhood innovation continues to gain national recognition as the state expands access to employer-based child care through a high-impact partnership between Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC) and the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Created through a partnership between EPIC and CDEC, the employer-based child care Design Lab was […]
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Colorado’s child care sector is at a breaking point. In the past year, 54 centers have shut their doors, eliminating more than than 4,300 spots for children. Rising costs and burdensome regulations are forcing providers out. Industry leaders argue that while the intent behind universal preschool is positive, its implementation has left many private providers […]
On behalf of our members and staff, we are pleased to announce Michael Kehoe, Vice President of Finance at PCL Construction has been named the Board Chair of Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC). Kehoe will serve a two-year term beginning February 2025. “Good child care and early childhood education is the best way […]
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Solving Our Child Care Crisis: Real Estate’s Next Frontier
/in Blog, NewsDenver’s shortage of accessible, affordable child care continues to be one of the biggest barriers to economic growth and workforce participation. An estimated 20% to 25% of workers depend on child care to participate in the labor force, yet supply continues to fall short. In a recent Colorado Real Estate Journal article, EPIC President and […]
2025 Colorado Legislative Progress Report
/in Blog, News, PolicyColorado Sets National Standard with Employer-Based Child Care Innovation
/in NewsColorado’s leadership in early childhood innovation continues to gain national recognition as the state expands access to employer-based child care through a high-impact partnership between Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC) and the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Created through a partnership between EPIC and CDEC, the employer-based child care Design Lab was […]
Understanding the Challenges Facing Colorado’s Child Care Providers
/in NewsColorado’s child care sector is at a breaking point. In the past year, 54 centers have shut their doors, eliminating more than than 4,300 spots for children. Rising costs and burdensome regulations are forcing providers out. Industry leaders argue that while the intent behind universal preschool is positive, its implementation has left many private providers […]
Solving Colorado’s Child Care Crisis Through Executive Advocacy: Michael Kehoe Named Board Chair of EPIC
/in NewsOn behalf of our members and staff, we are pleased to announce Michael Kehoe, Vice President of Finance at PCL Construction has been named the Board Chair of Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC). Kehoe will serve a two-year term beginning February 2025. “Good child care and early childhood education is the best way […]