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Access and Opportunity for All

Universal Approach

Denver Preschool Program believes that by prioritizing access and opportunity in early childhood education, we can ensure every child has the chance to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

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Our Commitments

Through our role in early childhood education, Denver Preschool Program commits to taking bold action to eliminate disparities in educational, well-being, and health outcomes caused by systemic barriers such as historical inequities, generational poverty, and discrimination. Our commitment to expanding access and opportunity helps create a stronger early childhood landscape and a more inclusive future for all children.

Grow our knowledge and awareness of inequities and their root cause.

Drive access, choice, and quality in early childhood education.

Advocate for systems-level policy changes that address harm.

Lead in action and words with courage, tenacity, and accountability.

Building Opportunity for All

Focusing on universal access is essential in shaping the early education landscape for our youngest learners. Read about five reasons we’re prioritizing this approach.
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