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Does Mississippi have a solution to its childcare crisis?
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (132+ words) Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Chrishanna Wragg helps a child pick out a toy, left, while Linda Teague, sings to a group of children attending 3 Steps Daycare, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Kosciusko. KOSCIUSKO " Nancy Burnside has devoted three decades to caring for…...
Tupelo Children's Mansion serves children in crisis
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (159+ words) Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Chad Parker, president of the Tupelo Children's Mansion since 2023, is a social worker and nonprofit leader. Chad Parker and his wife Angela are the seventh leaders of the Tupelo Children's Mansion. He serves as president; his…...
How Mississippi could meet the needs of more than 19, 000 families waiting for child care vouchers
4+ mon, 16+ hour ago (332+ words) More than 19, 000 Mississippi families lost access to child care vouchers after pandemic-era funding that helped support the program ran out. The pandemic funding didn't expand eligibility, it just helped the state better meet the demand. Child care advocates say there's…...
Reopened, revitalized Head Starts an asset to county, superintendent says
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (192+ words) Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal The recent opening of three newly renovated Head Start facilities " now under the stewardship of Delta Health Alliance " has opened opportunities to foster the growth of Itawamba County's most precious residents. Perhaps the greatest beneficiary of…...
After-School Programs in Bozeman help tackle childcare challenges
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (387+ words) BOZEMAN, Mont. " As the new school year begins, families in Bozeman face the ongoing challenge of finding reliable childcare. Schools like Middle Creek Montessori and the La Motte School are addressing this need through a program called Kids LINK. Through…...
Northeast's family atmosphere extends to child care: Helping parents learn and work while keeping their children close
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (215+ words) At Northeast Mississippi Community College, being part of the Northeast family means more than just earning a degree or working on campus -- it means having the support a person needs to succeed, both academically and personally. For many students, faculty,…...
Harrisburg eyes closing daycare amid abuse investigation
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (227+ words) TUPELO " Harrisburg Baptist Church is considering closing its day school, citing financial struggles, even as police continue to investigate allegations of abuse at the child care facility. The Daily Journal has received and reviewed multiple emails sent by Harrisburg representatives…...