Colorado's universal pre-K program went live Tuesday. Early learning centers are working to accommodate parents while navigating the new law. via MicahSmith_TV
“I've been kind of on this journey now for several months for Mile High Early Learning and ensuring that as an organization and as a potential, and now actual, provider of UPK, that we have been steadily working alongside the state,” said Erin Burge, chief learning officer.
During Governor Jared Polis’s State of the State address, he pointed out Shar Portillo as one of the first parents to sign-up for universal pre-K in the state. “The accessibility and equity are so nice for all Coloradans. From a family standpoint, I'm a teacher myself, and my job has been kind of a hobby since having kids. My whole paycheck goes to paying for childcare. So, this coming fall, I'll have a full day kindergartener and then my youngest will be going into UPK. And I'll get to use my paycheck for bills and savings,” Portillo said.
Portillo said the benefits of universal pre-K for her family will be huge, but thinks the entire education system will benefit greatly. “Kindergarten teachers, you know, they're going to have these kids come in, and they're going to be ready for kindergarten. all on the same level. You're not going to have some kids that went to preschool and some that have never had any exposure to school,” she said.
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