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Jan 12 2026OPINION

Colorado's Child Care Crisis: Local Efforts to Bridge the Gap

Colorado is grappling with a serious child care crisis. The cost of child care is a huge burden for many families. For a single parent, child care can take up nearly half of their income. This is way above the federal affordability benchmark of 7%. The state also has a shortage of spots in licensed

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