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Colorado Department of Early Childhood Releases Independent Evaluation Report Highlighting Progress and Opportunities to Strengthen Early Childhood Systems

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) released findings from a legislatively required, independent evaluation of its first three years of operation, offering Coloradans a transparent look at the Department’s early progress, accomplishments, and opportunities for growth.

Colorado Invests $5 Million Grant to Transform Early Childhood Education System

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) released its final report on the impact of the Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) Initiative.

Federal Appeals Court Affirms Legality of Universal Preschool’s Nondiscrimination Requirement

The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal district court’s decision denying a permanent injunction in St. Mary’s Catholic Parish v. Roy. The decision marks a significant victory for Colorado families, ensuring continued access to free preschool across the state for all.
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About the Department of Early Childhood

Mission

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high quality and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado’s young children, their families and early childhood professionals in all settings.

Vision

All Colorado children, families, and early childhood professionals are valued, healthy and thriving.