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...
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Childcare KAPS Council - comprising over a dozen childcare partners and business leaders - is excited to announce the release of the Employer Childcare Toolkit. This comprehensive resource brings together...
On August 15, Hope House Colorado opened its 11,000 square foot Early Learning Center, which will provide childcare to 104 kids of Hope House moms and staff members when it reaches full capacity. In its first year, the Early Learning Center will have spots for 50...
August 15, 2024 - ARVADA, CO. Today, the Arvada Chamber of Commerce announced its Childcare KAPS Council to help Arvada and the region enable caregivers to join/rejoin the workforce and give children the quality early learning experience they need to thrive. KAPS...
By Tess McShane, Director of Housing & Childcare The B.O.L.D. 2026 Childcare Initiative seeks to increase childcare capacity to enable caregivers to join or re-join the workforce. It is estimated that families lose approximately $78 billion annually and small...