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Kids First childcare financial aid deadline is Aug. 1

City of Aspen

Mirrored from aspen.gov, last checked August 7, 2026. This is a courtesy copy, not the official record. Confirm dates and deadlines with City of Aspen before acting on them.

Published July 8, 2026 Pitkin County

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The City of Aspen and Kids First require childcare financial aid applications by August 1 for assistance starting September 1.

Public Service Announcement

Kids First childcare financial aid deadline is Aug. 1

Aspen, CO – The city of Aspen and Kids First offer an annual financial aid program to help working families offset the cost of childcare. Applications are due on Aug. 1, with assistance beginning on Sept 1. Families who are already receiving financial aid do not need to reapply.

Kids First is a dedicated early childhood resource focused on supporting quality, affordable childcare options for families in Aspen. Recognizing the financial challenges that working families face in securing childcare, Kids First strives to ease the burden through financial assistance.

To apply or learn more, please visit aspen.gov/316/Financial-Aid.

For questions regarding applying, call Candace Sipsey at (970) 920-5370 or email [email protected].

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information please contact: Candace Sipsey, Kids First financial program coordinator Phone: 970-920-5370 Email: [email protected]

Madie Bailey, Communications Coordinator Phone: (970) 309-1569 Email: [email protected]

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