POLITICSAug 12 · 03:15 UTCKMGH DENVER7Claire Lavezzorio

Denver kicks off city-wide listening tour on universal childcare with parents, providers

Denver launched a citywide listening tour to chart a path toward universal childcare, addressing a crisis where infant care rivals the cost of college tuition at $25,000 per year. The conversation brings together parents, providers, and community members to discuss potential mechanisms for funding this ambitious program.

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