Denver Preschool Program reports stable reach, outlines 0–3 pilot and continued provider support

The Denver Preschool Program (DPP) told the City Council Health and Safety Committee on Oct. 8 that it continues to fund preschool access and quality improvements across the city and is launching a pilot to study services for children aged 0–3.

DPP Chief Executive Elsa Holquin Ogin presented the program’s annual report and said, “This is our annual report to city council. And, yes, as a reminder, the Denver Preschool Program is the funder for universal preschool for the city of Denver.”

The presentation said DPP has provided about $184 million in tuition credits since inception and has served roughly 78,000 students. The program reported it has invested about $29.6 million in quality improvement and $6.3 million specifically in its three‑year‑old expansion, which launched three years ago. Ogin said DPP now supports about 264 high‑quality providers citywide and that “we are serving 60 percent of all the 4 year olds in Denver,” roughly 4,500 children.

Nut graf: DPP framed the briefing around two priorities: sustaining provider quality and exploring expansion of early care. Officials said local funding and targeted grants allow DPP…