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Colorado's Preschool Program Thrives Amid Childcare Challenges

9/9/2025

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Colorado's universal preschool program serves 40,000 children this year, with a $349 million budget, averaging $6,000 per child.
The program has improved since initial rollout issues, but lawsuits from religious preschools over LGBTQ protections remain unresolved.
North Carolina has seen a 22% decline in licensed family child care homes since the pandemic.
A center in Western North Carolina reopened after a year-long closure due to Hurricane Helene.
Upcoming events in North Carolina include a virtual discussion on child care policy and a conference for children with special healthcare needs.

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Story summary

Colorado's universal preschool program serves 40,000 children this year, with a $349 million budget, averaging $6,000 per child.
The program has improved since initial rollout issues, but lawsuits from religious preschools over LGBTQ protections remain unresolved.
North Carolina has seen a 22% decline in licensed family child care homes since the pandemic.
A center in Western North Carolina reopened after a year-long closure due to Hurricane Helene.
Upcoming events in North Carolina include a virtual discussion on child care policy and a conference for children with special healthcare needs.