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Pre-pandemic, the state was meeting the child care needs of school-age children but not the younger population. Now, the state isn't able to meet demand for either.

“If we lose our child care centers, parents are going to lose their jobs, there’s going to be no economy in Colorado," McDonald told 9NEWS. From March to May of this year, The Meadows lost almost half of its children. Still, McDonald made a point to keep her Parker facility open during the pandemic, mostly to the benefit of essential workers. By July, all of the children and more were back at The Meadows. “

More women than men have left the workforce and not returned since the pandemic. Lack, or fear, of child care is to blame.

Historically, decreases in child care options have disproportionately affected women, and the statistics so far from the coronavirus crisis are proving this true in Colorado.

The Meadows Early Learning Center, An Exclusive Child Care Center and Preschool is Pleased to Announce it's Partnership with Lincoln Meadows Senior Living Center

Once a month, seniors will come to the Meadows Early Learning Center to interact with children from infants to preschool age. Creating this inter-generational relationship is critical not only for the children but also for the seniors, as it gives them a rewarding and fulfilling sense of purpose to be instrumental in the young, vibrant lives of their new little friends. The children benefit from the relationship by getting to experience a real connection with members of a generation far removed from their own, and can look forward to sharing stories, memories and activities with their senior companions.