Press Release

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.

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.

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.

The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center's 2025 State Policy Roadmap shows Colorado leading the country in early-childhood resource availability for working parents.

A new independent evaluation from the Colorado Evaluation & Action Lab at the University of Denver, Imagination Library of Colorado: Effects on Kindergarten Readiness and Skills, finds that the Imagination Library of Colorado (ILCO) is helping prepare children for kindergarten by significantly improving early literacy skills.

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) today announced that its Executive Director, Dr. Lisa Roy, has been appointed to the Education Commission of the States (ECS) Steering Committee for the 2025-27 term. This prestigious appointment elevates Colorado’s early childhood sector, providing vital representation at a national level.

Two Colorado Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) sites have been recognized by HIPPY International for their exceptional work in advancing early childhood education.

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) reached a settlement agreement with Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je. As a result, the religious-based summer camp has agreed to voluntarily dismiss its lawsuit as the regulations cited in its Complaint do not apply to the camp.

Responding to extensive community and provider feedback, the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) submitted recommendations to the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of the state’s vital Early Intervention (EI) program. The plan prioritizes protecting direct services for children and families while meeting the JBC’s request for recommendations that total $1 million in cost savings.

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) has won the prestigious 2025 APEX Project of the Year award by the Colorado Technology Association. This recognition honors CDEC’s innovative use of technology to simplify access to early childhood services for families and providers statewide.