The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Office of Early Childhood and the Early Childhood Leadership Commission, with our partners at Raise Colorado, worked to ensure that the plan submitted to the legislature would be the result of a diverse, robust, and authentic stakeholder engagement process. Feedback was solicited through multiple venues, including: 18 community conversations in 17 locations across the state; presentations to statewide groups with opportunity for feedback; and follow-up surveys. This process reached over 400 stakeholders and produced a list of key issues affecting the availability of licensed infant care and family child care. Additionally, data was collected through 7 surveys reaching more than 1200 stakeholders. Finally, experts were consulted to evaluate economic models. Final recommendations were developed in response to these key issues and data by a small stakeholder group. The Senate Bill 19-063 Recommendation Group included representation from many of the entities listed in Section 26-6.2-202(2) of the legislation. Additional strategies were added through best practice research. Through this process, information was collected in all statutorily-mandated areas. (author abstract)