On August 15, Hope House Colorado opened its 11,000 square foot Early Learning Center, which will provide childcare to 104 kids of Hope House moms and staff members when it reaches full capacity. In its first year, the Early Learning Center will have spots for 50 children aged six weeks to Pre-K. After that, it will grow to its full capacity. Hope House mothers — most of whom are teenage or young mothers — and Hope House staff members will be eligible to have their children enrolled in the daycare.
“In the state of Colorado, we’re actually short 90,000 spots, according to EPIC (Executives Partnering in Childcare),” Lisa Steven, Hope House Colorado’s founder and executive director, told The Arvada Press. “The center will have spots for both our staff and the children of our teen moms. We’re really excited about being able to have spots for our staff because that’s so critical for hiring and retention.
Hope House joins the School of Mines and The Bridge Arvada as Jefferson County employers with an on-site childcare facility.
The Arvada Chamber’s B.O.L.D. 2026 Childcare Initiative is a vital endeavor aimed at empowering business leaders to tackle pressing issues, such as the childcare burden that our workforce grapples with daily. By alleviating this burden, we aim to diminish workforce challenges faced by regional businesses. Our initiative is multifaceted, focusing on raising awareness, advocating for change, and devising strategic solutions within the business community to mitigate the childcare crisis.
Through collaborative efforts with key childcare partners, we are bridging the gap between the childcare and business sectors, fostering dialogue, and driving collective action toward viable solutions. However, our work is far from over, and we need dedicated individuals to join us in this critical mission. Become a B.O.L.D. Childcare Champion today and support this effort to create a more supportive and sustainable childcare landscape for our workforce and businesses alike. Together, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of families and the prosperity of our community.
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