Colorado is putting $275 million in funds received under the federal American Rescue Plan toward child care expenses for families, Gov. Jared Polis’ administration announced on Monday. The federal money will also go toward raises and bonuses for more than 24,000 early childhood educators, as well as “offsetting operational expenses” for the state’s 4,700 child care centers, the governor’s office said. More than $267 million of the funds will be spent on stabilization grants, workforce retention grants, and helping cover the cost of child care, according to the Office of Early Childhood (OEC). The remaining funds will go toward early education programs and training opportunities for early childhood educators. “As families work to build back stronger from this pandemic, it’s critical that quality childcare is accessible and affordable to all Colorado families,” Polis said in a statement. “This investment will save families money and help get parents back to work …