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Missouri receives delayed federal child care subsidy funds
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (450+ words) A federal requirement to justify funding caused delays that affected more than half of Missouri child care providers. COLUMBIA " The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office of Childhood announced Tuesday that the state has received delayed federal child…...
Child care center for Boone County public safety workers hopes to help family come first
1+ week, 2+ day ago (368+ words) Boone County is constructing its first child care center exclusively for first responders. COLUMBIA " Construction is underway on Boone County's first child care center built exclusively for first responders. The 10,000-square-foot facility will feature multiple classrooms, indoor and outdoor play…...
Missouri making changes to child care that aim to improve affordability
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (435+ words) The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said child care licensing requirements will be streamlined. JEFFERSON CITY " Gov. Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced Tuesday that child care licensing requirements will be streamlined…...
Gov. Kehoe releases report announcing changes to child care licensing rules
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (236+ words) Gov. Kehoe and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announce the release of executive order 25-15 implementation report." The report means that child care licensing requirements will be changed and there will be updates to the system, according to a…...
Columbia School Board extends calendar to May 27, approves new superintendent contract
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (482+ words) The Columbia School Board also approved the contract for new Superintendent Jeff Klein. COLUMBIA " The Columbia School Board voted to add an additional day to the end of the school year. The vote ensured Columbia Public Schools reaches a total…...
Chamber of Commerce applauds House passage of child care tax credit bill
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (203+ words) The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry said child care tax credit would increase access to high-quality child care. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday commended House lawmakers on the passage of House Bill 269, legislation that the…...