Desde que el Distrito de Servicios para el Desarrollo de la Primera Infancia Confluence se estableció el pasado noviembre mediante la medida electoral 7A, la recién elegida Junta Directiva del distrito ha estado ocupada sentando las bases para un comienzo sólido que represente a una comunidad diversa. “Es un momento realmente emocionante para involucrarse en […]
Confluence Early Childhood Education Coalition
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Basalt Report: Councilors and Eagle County Commissioners share pizza, plans for the future
During this week’s regular Tuesday meeting, Basalt Town Council held a shared meal and joint work session with the Eagle Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to discuss updates concerning wildlife, childcare, land use and housing, both in Basalt and the greater county. The first topic of discussion concerned recent county-funded efforts to reduce wildfire risk. […]
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Formation of Colorado’s first special district funding childcare to be decided by tri-county voters
This November, regional voters will decide whether or not to pass the Early Childhood Service District ballot measure proposed by the Confluence Early Childhood Education Coalition (CECE). If approved, it would become Colorado’s first special taxing district meant to improve access to early-childhood care and education — another is being explored on the Front Range, […]
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Little Blue Preschool expands child care capacity
After nearly two years of planning, construction is underway for an expansion at Little Blue Preschool in Carbondale. Projected for completion in fall 2025, the 2,427-square-foot expansion will more than double Little Blue’s current capacity for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years. “In Carbondale there are so many people who are […]
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La Coalición del Western Slope propone un distrito fiscal especial para ayudar a financiar los servicios de cuidados infantiles en los Condados de Garfield, Pitkin y Eagle
La Confluence Early Childhood Education Coalition propone la creación de un distrito fiscal especial en los condados de Garfield, Pitkin y Eagle que ayudaría a financiar los servicios locales de desarrollo infantil.
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Childcare:A community-wide concern
By Maggie Tiscornia You’re pregnant? Congrats! Get on the waitlists for childcare now! If you had a child in the past 10 years, someone in your circle probably offered this sage advice the moment you announced your pregnancy. Their suggestion — nay, warning — may have taken you by surprise, and rightfully so. After all, […]