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A recently remodeled 3,000-square-foot space in Copper is now home to Summit County’s newest child care facility.  Dubbed the Mountain Sprouts Academy, the center, located in Copper Mountain’s central village, opened its doors on Feb....

For all its bright spots and uglier moments, Summit County Commissioner Elisabeth Lawrence said she’s always felt at home in the arena of public service.  A Breckenridge resident of roughly two decades, Lawrence held multiple...

According to budget proposals presented during a Nov. 7 Summit Board of County Commissioners meeting, this would go towards covering the costs of staff salaries, home visitations, administration, facility maintenance and tuition assistance.

With a wave of retirements in child care leadership, Summit County centers are entering a new era as providers look to grow and maintain quality care while grappling with a 600-child waitlist. Several longstanding center...

With child care desperately needed among Summit County parents, government officials and community leaders gathered for a public forum on Wednesday, May 11, to spotlight what’s being done to help families.  More than 600 children...