Careless: Colorado’s Child Care Struggle

Apr 21, 2026 | Films, Journalism

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS | Public funding has long overlooked child care for children under six. What does that mean for the future of families here? Statewide, families at all income levels report struggling to find affordable care.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS | Our journalism team recently took a deep dive into the rising cost of childcare in Colorado in “Careless,” an original documentary airing next week on RMPBS. The documentary examines the biggest challenges facing early childhood today, and what lawmakers and communities are doing to close the gaps. Tune in Thurs., April 30 at 7 p.m. via broadcast or the RMPBS+ app.