Denver Ditches Childcare Licensing | Denver News

Denver just killed its local childcare licensing—yes, really. The goal? Slash red tape so more providers can open up spots, tackling the $20K-a-year childcare crisis. While state licensing still applies, ditching city paperwork and fees is meant to spark a childcare boom. Advocates say it’s a small but crucial step toward affordability, with early learning leaders on board—seeing it as a starting point for bigger change. The city’s betting simpler rules mean more spots, which could finally ease the pressure on parents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e0e04ce768d29fc4