Longmont's 'March for Childcare' calls for more early childhood education

May 16—The Early Childhood Council of Boulder County will hold a "March for Childcare" event on Saturday in downtown Longmont.

Community leaders and care providers will speak to the crowd at Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave., from 9:15 to 10 a.m. about the need for more access to early childhood education. Speeches will be followed by a rally and march that's scheduled to last until 10:30 a.m.

Breakfast will be available to purchase. Activities and entertainment for children will be held throughout the morning.