Colorado offers a unique opportunity for individuals and businesses to support local childcare centers and providers through an innovative tax credit. The Child Care Contribution Tax Credit (CCCTC) allows any taxpayer to make a qualifying contribution and are eligible to receive a tax credit equal to 50% of the qualifying contributions.
Your employees caring for young children are working overtime to find care for their kids. In Colorado, there are only 2 licensed childcare spots for every 3 children under the age of 6 who have two parents working. The lack of childcare spots disproportionately...
Introduction B.O.L.D. 2026 (Big Opportunities for Leaders to Deliver) is a five-year regional economic strength and resiliency initiative of the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce focused on growing our talent to meet the needs of employers and job seekers. The third...
By Jess Fuller, Senior Director of Economic Impact 51% of Colorado lacks affordable and accessible child care options to meet the needs of families across the state. Colorado now ranks 5th in the country for most expensive infant care. While it is recommended that...
By Jess Fuller, Senior Director of Economic Impact On June 4, 2025, leaders across business, city and county government, school district and early childhood gathered for a 2-hour workshop. Participants rooted themselves in data and stories about the current...
By Tess McShane, Director of Housing & Childcare Colorado is currently ranked 8th in the country for most expensive childcare, and 11th for the most expensive state to have a child. While it is recommended that parents spend no more than 12% of their income on...