The current state of affordable, high-quality child care in Loveland is dire. And we’re not being overly dramatic. Here’s the situation:
High costs: The average cost of care in Larimer County is $390/week for infants, $319/week for children 2-3 years old and $280/week for children 3-4 years old. That’s more than $15,000 per year per child.
Lack of availability: Based on 2019 estimates, three out of four infants and toddlers and one out of three preschool age children do not have access to quality, licensed care.
Siloed services: Families don’t have a village to offer support anymore. They must transport their children to multiple places to receive proper care, and, all too often, that means making the choice between working full time or having their children miss out on services.
Families need convenient, affordable support in one place, not just in Loveland but…
