2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (362+ words) Today, however, child care in Michigan is under severe strain. Rising costs have taken a stranglehold on household budgets, making affordability top of mind for Michigan families, providers and employers alike. Last year, the average price of center-based child care…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (630+ words) JACKSON " Inside a colorful classroom decorated with children's art, posters and colorful walls, a group of children sit to eat spaghetti and peas for dinner." They attend Gems of Jackson Childcare and Education Center, a facility that allows parents to…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (959+ words) LAKE LEELANAU " Chelsea Tarvainen's home-based child care business in Petoskey has operated at full capacity since she first became licensed in November 2021." With no employees, Tarvainen can only have up to seven kids at a time. She gets steady calls…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1281+ words) Emma Knode is exactly the kind of worker Michigan needs more of." She works at a child care center in Lansing and has a psychology degree with a focus in child development. At 26 years old, she's passionate and wants to…...