Grounded in Data Research & Advocacy Since our inception, Denver Preschool Program has proven the impact of early childhood education and how it transforms lives, families, and communities. We continue to build upon nearly two decades of research with new projects focusing even deeper on the needs of families and the necessary shifts needed within the early childhood education system.
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DPP’s Active Role in Legislation & System-Wide Change
In 2023 and 2024, DPP’s Board of Directors endorsed the following bills at the state level, all passed by legislators. Each one is specifically aimed at easing an administrative or financial barrier for providers and families.
HB 24-1009 Bilingual Childcare Licensing
HB 24-1223 Improved Access to the Child
Resources: Improves the licensing process for
Care Assistance Program: Enhances access to the
childcare providers who operate in multiple
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) by adjusting
languages, ensuring they have the necessary
eligibility criteria, funding, and administrative
resources to meet requirements and effectively
processes to make it easier for families facing
serve diverse communities.
financial challenges to access childcare.
ROOTED IN COMMUNITY · 2024 IMPACT REPORT