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After universal preschool’s rocky start in Colorado, “things are much better” in year two — though challenges remain

Enrollment rises, while state touts increase in providers and kids who qualify for full-day hours

Heidi Genesis, 5, front, and her classmates are learning days of the week during a morning class with Rosario Ortiz at the Early Excellence Program of Denver on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Heidi Genesis, 5, front, and her classmates are learning days of the week during a morning class with Rosario Ortiz at the Early Excellence Program of Denver on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Nick Coltrain - Staff portraits in The Denver Post studio on October 5, 2022. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
By | ncoltrain@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Colorado's universal preschool program faced an uneven start as enrollment soared past expectations. As year two begins, officials point to a "much better" foundation for providers and families.
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