Building stronger early childhood systems.
Detailed models to determine the cost to expand preschool and other early childhood programs.
Summative and formative evaluation uses rigorous methodology to illuminates what’s working and yield actionable results.
We help maximize impact by evaluating the financial and social costs and benefits of public and private investments.
Rigorous research on early childhood and K-12 systems and policies ensure all children thrive.
Recent Projects
Alternative Rate Methodology for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program Reimbursement Rates
Alternative Rate Methodology for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program Reimbursement Rates The Colorado Department of Early Childhood, established in July 2022, provides a broad range of programs and…
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program Evaluation
The Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab at the University of Denver is evaluating the Colorado Department of Early Childhood’s activities to strengthen and expand the early childhood sector in Colorado with…
Early Intervention System Equity Analysis
The mission of the Center for Equity and Excellence is to create inclusive environments and to ensure equity and social justice at all levels of society. The Center is…
Navajo Nation Market Rate Survey
The Navajo Nation Division of Social Services, Department of Child Care and Development, in Window Rock, Arizona, supports low-income working families through child care financial…
Colorado Child Care Market Rate Study
Federal regulations require states to conduct a child care market rate survey every three years as a condition of receiving federal dollars from the Child…
Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties Early Childhood Workforce Investments Analysis
The Gunnison–Hinsdale Early Childhood Council’s Elevate the Workforce program expands supports to the early childhood workforce in Gunnison County and Hinsdale County in Colorado through two initiatives. The first initiative provides paid sick…