Boulder, CO (September 29, 2026) – Social Venture Partners Boulder County (SVP) and the Longmont Community Foundation have endorsed 1A Brighter Start Boulder County, a November ballot measure designed to strengthen our local child care system. The two organizations will co-host a free community conversation about the measure on October 15 in Lafayette.
According to the Early Childhood Council of Boulder County, child care in Boulder County costs families more than $23,000 per child each year. That cost does not cover what providers need to pay competitive wages. Staff leave for better-paying jobs, programs cut capacity, and families lose options. As a result, the child care system has become squeezed from both ends.
The October event will bring together community members, child care providers, and local leaders to learn and listen. Attendees will hear directly from providers and families about where the system is failing, learn how 1A would work, and ask questions about what the measure would mean for Boulder County.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm
Location: Confluence, 75 Waneka Parkway, Lafayette, CO 80026
Registration: Eventbrite
“Supportive childcare is essential to our community’s health and well being. Our kids benefit greatly from the education and it makes it possible for working families to live and thrive in Boulder County,” said Joshua Silberstein, CEO, Social Venture Partners Boulder County.
“1A will provide $30M for childcare — increasing access to childcare and teacher retention. Voting yes on 1A is a win-win for families and businesses in Boulder County,” said Eric Hozempa, CEO, Longmont Community Foundation.
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