We recognize the challenges parents and caretakers are experiencing right now with the shortage of childcare options, which is a national problem. Our leadership team is actively talking to the city and private providers in the hopes of securing additional options for our employees with children, but that would be a longer-term solution and one that we cannot guarantee solving for our employees. In the meantime, the Auraria Early Learning Center (AELC)continues to offer full-time programs for children 12-months to 5-years-old. We also encourage CU Denver parents to share tips and resources with one another.
In addition, as seen in recent news, the FDA has authorized the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for children 6 months and older, and children 5 years and older can also get a COVID booster, if eligible. This which is a gamechanger for those with children in day care, where outbreaks can sideline parents from jobs, according to NPR.