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Educational Services Assistant Manager Emily Flake was recently featured in a story on Colorado Public Radio about the childcare crisis in our state, which is part of a larger series they are sharing to shed light on the severity of the situation. Thanks to Emily for advocating for families in our community and hats off to all the Colorado caregivers who are struggling to make ends meet while trying to afford childcare.

Raising Colorado: The untold costs of a broken childcare system The state’s current funding model forces some families to choose between care and a paycheck, while low wages and strict staff-to-child ratios squeeze providers.