Episode 3 | The True Cost of Care: Why Childcare Is Everyone’s Business

Guest: RB Fast, owner of Westwood Academy

This episode explores the rising cost of childcare and what’s driving it: new regulations and staffing challenges to increasing healthcare expenses and the realities of permitting and construction. Hear how these pressures are impacting providers, families, and employers, and what business leaders can do to support sustainable childcare solutions in their communities.

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Arvada Business Today is the official podcast of the Greater Arvada Chamber. In just 21 minutes (the average commute time for Arvada professionals) we sit down with business leaders, policymakers, and community partners to unpack the issues shaping our local economy.