/tags/childcare Childcare en-US Copyright ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:37:18 GMT /news/2025-05-15/thousands-of-vulnerable-colorado-families-cant-access-child-care-after-federal-rule-changes Twenty-three counties have frozen enrollment or created waiting lists for families whose welfare depends on them having access to affordable child care. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Erica Breunlin and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below. Thu, 15 May 2025 15:37:18 GMT /news/2025-05-15/thousands-of-vulnerable-colorado-families-cant-access-child-care-after-federal-rule-changes Erica Breunlin, The Colorado Sun /politics/2025-04-08/colorado-senate-rejects-rules-for-investor-owned-daycares House Bill 25-1011 would have required daycare chains to be more transparent about pricing and to notify parents prior to layoffs. But opponents said it'll discourage operators from opening up centers. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:07:19 GMT /politics/2025-04-08/colorado-senate-rejects-rules-for-investor-owned-daycares Chas Sisk /news/2025-03-04/colorado-house-approves-rules-for-childcare-centers-owned-by-investors National chains are a growing share of the state's childcare providers, and lawmakers want regulations before they get any larger. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:04:44 GMT /news/2025-03-04/colorado-house-approves-rules-for-childcare-centers-owned-by-investors Chas Sisk /news/2025-02-26/executive-director-removed-as-steamboat-daycare-faces-child-abuse-allegations Young Tracks Preschool and Daycare in Steamboat Springs was shut down this month after reports of child abuse. An investigation is underway. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Steamboat Pilot editor Trevor Ballantyne and then read The Steamboat Pilot story at the link below. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:14:31 GMT /news/2025-02-26/executive-director-removed-as-steamboat-daycare-faces-child-abuse-allegations Emma Pilger, Steamboat Pilot /podcast/inthenoco/2025-02-25/dozens-of-childcare-centers-in-colorado-are-backed-by-private-equity-critics-fear-they-put-profit-before-kids Colorado has seen a recent increase in childcare centers that are backed by private equity firms. And some lawmakers are concerned that these for-profit businesses prioritize profit ahead of caring for kids. We’ll hear more about a possible solution that would lay out new rules for these childcare centers, today on In The NoCo. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-02-25/dozens-of-childcare-centers-in-colorado-are-backed-by-private-equity-critics-fear-they-put-profit-before-kids In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /news/2025-02-19/as-private-equity-invests-in-child-care-colorado-lawmakers-seek-guardrails Dozens of child care centers on the Front Range are associated with or owned by private equity or venture capital firms. That's making some wonder whether these types of centers are helping or hurting the state's preschool system. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:07:47 GMT /news/2025-02-19/as-private-equity-invests-in-child-care-colorado-lawmakers-seek-guardrails Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat /news/2024-10-23/low-income-families-are-struggling-to-get-child-care-aid-in-many-states-including-colorado The issue is a lack of funds in the state’s childcare subsidy program. The program helps low-income families pay for childcare so they can work or attend school. However, it's facing a major budget crunch, and there’s no certainty that more funding will arrive to support it. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:30:37 GMT /news/2024-10-23/low-income-families-are-struggling-to-get-child-care-aid-in-many-states-including-colorado Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat /news/2024-05-21/childcare-advocates-pushing-for-change-in-controversial-caseworker-law A controversial Colorado law states if a child protection caseworker gets caught falsifying records or lying about checking on children in one county, that person can still get a job in another county. The law further states that a new employer does not have to know about past bad behavior if there is no criminal case against that individual. Some childcare advocates are asking for a change. The Colorado Sun reporter Jennifer Brown joined ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½'s Michael Lyle, Jr. to discuss her story. Tue, 21 May 2024 18:32:59 GMT /news/2024-05-21/childcare-advocates-pushing-for-change-in-controversial-caseworker-law Michael Lyle /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-28/high-cost-of-childcare-in-northern-colorado-comes-with-major-tolls-for-families-communities The rising cost of childcare is a nationwide issue and parents in Northern Colorado are feeling it. Today on In The NoCo, we explore why this essential service comes with such a high price tag. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-28/high-cost-of-childcare-in-northern-colorado-comes-with-major-tolls-for-families-communities In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-14/amid-colorados-childcare-crisis-a-nonprofit-provider-pushes-forward-for-low-and-middle-income-families At the core of the childcare crisis is a lack of workers. It’s a tough job and the pay doesn’t always reflect that, which makes it hard to find staff. Today on In The NoCo, we visit with a nonprofit provider that serves low- and middle-income families to see how it’s trying to address the shortage. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-14/amid-colorados-childcare-crisis-a-nonprofit-provider-pushes-forward-for-low-and-middle-income-families In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent