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Both of my girls been in early head start since they was baby’s, and I thank it made a difference in my life cuz they got to hang out with kids there own age and I get time to my self.It’s hard to work now because I can’t find a job that we’ll go with my daughter schedule I don’t really have anyone else to pick my daughter up from school I’m doing it on my ownSince my daughter been in early ...

We have to care about kids. They're the most vulnerable people in the population.If we aren't taking care of moms and children, then we are a failed society. If you have means and education and emotional support to raise your kid—highest of fives—but what about everybody else? The needs of children impact every one of us. We have to do it together. Those first six years are absolutely ...

Having our son, Emerson, in childcare has been an incredibly meaningful part of our family’s life. As a working parent who works full time, having reliable childcare allows me to show up fully for my job while also being a more present and patient parent when Emerson is home. CPCD has given Emerson the opportunity to build friendships, learn how to share, and grow comfortable being part ...

CPCD Head Start and Early Head Start have provided my children with a safe and quality place to learn and play. My last pregnancy was very difficult with many medical problems. Having my other children at CPCD allowed me to get the medical care, rest and peace of mind that I needed to deliver a healthy baby girl. My children have grown so much at CPCD and I have grown to trust them ...

I always heard the saying “it takes a village,” but when I became a parent, I truly understood how much everything falls on you when that village is missing. Without childcare, I felt overwhelmed, overstimulated, and consumed by daily responsibilities, with no time for myself, my spouse, or even a quiet meal. While being with my children full-time is a blessing, the lack of personal time ...

One of my biggest challenges in 2025 was finding childcare, and it directly impacted my ability to work. When CCCAP was frozen, I could not find affordable options for consistent, reliable, and quality care for my son. Because of this, I was frequently late or absent from work and ended up losing my job in September. This wasn't due to lack of effort, but lack of resources. Since finding ...

People can’t afford to have kids. My daughter said, "We really want another one, but I don’t know that it’s doable." And it’s heartbreaking. I would love to say "We have everything paid off. I can retire and take care of my grandchildren." I would love nothing more. My mom didn’t work when my nieces and nephews were born, so she took care of them. I would love nothing more than to take care ...

I had my first son 2 years ago when looking for childcare I got onto waitlists when I was still pregnant as I heard they were months to years long. When it came time to deliver and I took my leave I still was waiting to hear back to get a spot and the ones that were open wanted $400/week which is absolutely something we couldn’t afford. We’ve even reached out to sitters and stay at home moms ...

Having childcare is crucial for our family. It allows my husband and I to pursue our careers and be great parents simultaneously. We truly get the best of both worlds. At first I was hesitant to put our son in childcare because my husband nor I went to daycare when we were kids. Finding someone I trusted was fundamental. We were blessed enough to find someone we trusted right away. His ...

Telma and her husband Ernesto are parents to three young children, with a fourth baby on the way. Ernesto had always worked tirelessly as a roofer to provide for his family, often taking on long days and difficult jobs. But one rainy afternoon, while repairing a roof, he slipped and fell. The accident left him physically unable to work for the foreseeable future.As Ernesto began the long ...

My name is Jackeline, and I'm going to talk about my experience with CPCD. I currently have a 4-year-old son who has autism. Having my son enrolled in the program has been incredibly helpful for me. Thanks to this, I've seen improvements in his behavior and significant progress in his socialization. The teachers' treatment and educational approach are excellent. Everyone in the organization ...

There have been so many times in my life when I experienced a lack of childcare. Luckily, I was able to get my son in the headstart program and my daughter in pre-k, which have been lifesavers. It allows me to pursue my career and schooling, all while they are learning and having fun. I have had to find alternative places for them to attend when school is not in session, and without those, I ...

My name is Brian Blasnick. I’m the owner of NIAX Colorado Springs, which is a revenue-sharing networking group here in town. The biggest reason I own my own company is because it allows me flexibility with my childcare situation. For about 20 years, I was a chef —an executive chef — in Colorado Springs. I worked at a ton of different places: Trinity, The Broadmoor, Blue Star. The last ...

Having a place where my child is well cared for is extremely important to me, as it has allowed me to work with complete peace of mind, knowing that my child is safe and well. This gives me a great sense of calm and tranquility and allows me to handle everything I need to do in my day-to-day life.After a separation and with an absent father, I have had to face significant challenges. Having ...

I never really knew how I would do with kids. I didn’t think I would do very well with them. But now I almost feel like it was my calling. I’ve never been able to say I look forward to coming to work, but I do now. I love it. Even when it’s hard, it feels different than any other job I’ve had. Like today, some of the toddlers were climbing on tables and climbing on each other. But I still ...