Colorado Preschool Program

Catholic parishes in Colorado are suing the state over whether they must abide by state non-discrimination rules to receive funding for their preschools. The case is currently being heard by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.

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.

Several local organizations in cities and towns that support Colorado's universal preschool program recently sent a letter to the Governor's office expressing their concern about possible financial cutbacks that could occur within the next two years. Chalkbeat Colorado reporter Ann Schmike joined KUNC's Michael Lyle, Jr. to get more on this story.

Statewide ballot measure Proposition HH was rejected even though it would provide the most immediate relief from rising property taxes. Voters also weighed in on mayoral races in Boulder and Fort Collins and school board races across Northern Colorado, including in Denver, the state’s largest district.

Chalkbeat Colorado Early Childhood Reporter Ann Schimke joined us to discuss new proposed preschool quality rules for 2024.

Chalkbeat Colorado Bureau Chief Erica Meltzer joined us to discuss the latest in the state’s universal preschool rollout and Colorado schools’ struggles to keep the AC running.

Chalkbeat Colorado Bureau Chief Erica Meltzer joined us for an update on the state’s Universal Pre-K program.

Colorado’s universal preschool plan called for children to get up to 30 hours a week at no cost to their families, provided there was enough money. It turns out there isn’t.

Chalkbeat Colorado Senior Reporter Ann Schimke joined us to discuss how things are going for the state’s new pre-K program.

This time, Colorado Sun editor Lance Benzel joins us to discuss possible new rules on lawn equipment in Denver and an update on universal Pre-K in Colorado.