A full version of this article was originally published by Ed Sealover on The Sum & Substance on February 18, 2026. Over the past four legislative sessions, Colorado lawmakers have advanced policies intended to improve childcare access and affordability. Despite these efforts, survey data indicates that many parents still report high costs and difficulty finding available providers.
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Media Contact Brooke Flower brooke@epicimpact.org Tucson, AZ (February 26, 2026) — With Arizona families spending an average of $15,625 per year for infant childcare—and nearly half of centers statewide reporting no available infant care slots—business and community leaders are stepping forward to create solutions that make care more accessible, affordable and sustainable for working families.
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The Investing in America Childcare Partnership is tackling the national childcare supply crisis by bringing together public and private funders, government agencies, employers and childcare providers to develop sustainable, community-centered solutions. EPIC is proud to collaborate with IFF and the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership as part of this initiative — helping employers understand how strategic investments in childcare can strengthen their workforce and support long-term economic growth. “Child care really is an economic imperative to ensuring a robust workforce, both today and in terms of early childhood investments,” says Steph Itelman, chief impact officer at EPIC. “Communities can’t thrive if there aren’t places for young children to be cared for and educated.” Model D Media has more on how the Investing in America Childcare Partnership is linking childcare and economic development to strengthen communities nationwide. Read the full article.
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Denver’s shortage of accessible, affordable childcare continues to be one of the biggest barriers to economic growth and workforce participation. An estimated 20% to 25% of workers depend on childcare to participate in the labor force, yet supply continues to fall short. In a recent Colorado Real Estate Journal article, EPIC President and CEO Nicole Riehl and EPIC Member Neil Oberfeld, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP, highlight how real estate leaders can help address this challenge — through creative leasing strategies, employer-sponsored and shared-use models, integrating childcare centers into commercial developments, and more. Read the full article.
New Bills Aim to Stabilize and Expand Colorado’s Childcare System
/in NewsA full version of this article was originally published by Ed Sealover on The Sum & Substance on February 18, 2026. Over the past four legislative sessions, Colorado lawmakers have advanced policies intended to improve childcare access and affordability. Despite these efforts, survey data indicates that many parents still report high costs and difficulty finding available providers.
Community, Government and Business Leaders Across Arizona Join Forces to Design and Implement Childcare Solutions in the Workplace
/in NewsMedia Contact Brooke Flower brooke@epicimpact.org Tucson, AZ (February 26, 2026) — With Arizona families spending an average of $15,625 per year for infant childcare—and nearly half of centers statewide reporting no available infant care slots—business and community leaders are stepping forward to create solutions that make care more accessible, affordable and sustainable for working families.
EPIC Hosts Roundtable with Sen. Hickenlooper on Childcare Access
/in Blog, NewsInvesting in America Childcare Partnership: Building a Stronger Future for Families and Employers
/in NewsThe Investing in America Childcare Partnership is tackling the national childcare supply crisis by bringing together public and private funders, government agencies, employers and childcare providers to develop sustainable, community-centered solutions. EPIC is proud to collaborate with IFF and the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership as part of this initiative — helping employers understand how strategic investments in childcare can strengthen their workforce and support long-term economic growth. “Child care really is an economic imperative to ensuring a robust workforce, both today and in terms of early childhood investments,” says Steph Itelman, chief impact officer at EPIC. “Communities can’t thrive if there aren’t places for young children to be cared for and educated.” Model D Media has more on how the Investing in America Childcare Partnership is linking childcare and economic development to strengthen communities nationwide. Read the full article.
Solving Our Childcare Crisis: Real Estate’s Next Frontier
/in Blog, NewsDenver’s shortage of accessible, affordable childcare continues to be one of the biggest barriers to economic growth and workforce participation. An estimated 20% to 25% of workers depend on childcare to participate in the labor force, yet supply continues to fall short. In a recent Colorado Real Estate Journal article, EPIC President and CEO Nicole Riehl and EPIC Member Neil Oberfeld, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP, highlight how real estate leaders can help address this challenge — through creative leasing strategies, employer-sponsored and shared-use models, integrating childcare centers into commercial developments, and more. Read the full article.