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Indianapolis Star
indystar. com > story > news > politics > 04/14/2026 > 14k-children-could-get-access-to-childcare-under-200m-braun-proposal > 89603833007

14 K children will get access to childcare under $200 M plan from Gov. Braun

7+ hour ago  (85+ words) Indy Star 14 K children will get access to childcare under $200 M plan from Gov. Braun Gov. Mike Braun proposed infusing $200 million from the state's coffers into the state's childcare voucher program that supports low-income families after recent enrollment cuts. The…...

indystar. com
indystar. com > press-release > story > 28292 > monkey-dooz-opens-national-franchising-to-investors-seeking-a-scalable-experience-driven-childrens-services-brand

Monkey DOOZ" Opens National Franchising to Investors Seeking a Scalable, Experience-Driven Children's Services Brand

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (649+ words) Monkey DOOZ was intentionally designed to be both emotionally resonant and financially sound," said Karla Vandenberg, founder of Monkey DOOZ. We've proven the model over time, and we're now inviting investors and franchise partners who want to grow a business…...

Detroit Free Press
indystar. com > story > news > local > michigan > 12/19/2025 > michigan-great-start-to-quality-child-care-database > 87668932007

Michigan database measures quality of your kid's child care

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1783+ words) How do you measure the quality of your kid's child care?" To help navigate this complex question, Michigan has a child care quality measurement system called Great Start to Quality." The system initially started with multiple audiences in mind, said…...

indystar. com
indystar. com > story > opinion > columnists > 01/27/2026 > braun-baby-work-policy-childcare-crisis > 88367144007

Braun's bring-your-baby-to-work plan insults parents, ignores reality | Opinion

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (119+ words) indystar. com Gov. Mike Braun's policies are making Indiana a hostile place for families with young children. His "Family First Workplace" devalues caregiving work while also showing that he does not understand what caregiving consists of in the first place....

Indy Star
indystar. com > story > news > education > 01/02/2026 > indiana-parents-priced-out-as-child-care-costs-soar-vouchers-cut > 87894089007

Indiana parents priced out as child care costs soar, vouchers cut

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (102+ words) Indy Star Indiana parents priced out as child care costs soar, vouchers cut Katie Brooks has been searching for new day care options for her 1-year-old son for months, but everywhere she looks, the cost for any options close to…...

Indianapolis Star
indystar. com > story > opinion > columnists > 11/12/2025 > indiana-child-care-crisis-values > 87199383007

Indiana's child care crisis is bigger than politics. It's about our values. | Opinion

5+ mon, 2+ day ago  (761+ words) Child care in Indiana is a mess. The Indiana Family Social Services Administration has suspended new childcare vouchers and reduced rates to providers. The number of infants receiving vouchers has dropped by 95%, and more than 20 providers have already closed their…...

indystar. com
indystar. com > press-release > story > 12968 > just-4-kids-preschool-meets-growing-childcare-demand-with-comprehensive-programs-in-hesperia

Just 4 Kids Preschool Meets Growing Childcare Demand with Comprehensive Programs in Hesperia

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (864+ words) HESPERIA, CA " November 12, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " "Quality early education sets the foundation for lifelong learning, and centers like ours play a vital role in supporting families during these challenging times," said Alvin, Co-Founder and Educator at Just 4 Kids Preschool. "Our programs emphasize…...

The Indianapolis Star
indystar. com > story > news > education > 10/14/2025 > indiana-child-care-crisis-voucher-program-slashed-ccdf > 86056368007

'This is a crisis': Hundreds of Indiana child care providers hit hard over voucher cuts

6+ mon, 9+ hour ago  (113+ words) Thousands of Indiana child care seats may vanish as voucher cuts leave providers underfunded and 29, 000 low-income children stuck on waitlists through 2025. 'This is a crisis': Hundreds of Indiana child care providers hit hard over voucher cuts Editor's note: Select us…...

The Indianapolis Star
indystar. com > story > life > family > 08/22/2025 > reconnecting-to-control-your-narrative-the-mental-labor-of-parenting-how-to-calm-the-noise > 85776107007

The mental labor of parenting " how to calm the noise

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (115+ words) Parents, especially mothers and single parents, experience significant stress from childcare. Parents make thousands of decisions each day, from meal planning to education to planning schedules and keeping financial records. While moms and dads are both susceptible to these stressors,…...

The Indianapolis Star
indystar. com > story > opinion > 06/12/2025 > wi-lawmakers-child-care-counts > 84120252007

Child care costs as much as college. Here is what you need to know about fixes. | Opinion

10+ mon, 2+ day ago  (347+ words) You might have heard that child care costs as much as college. Parents face big bills, long wait lists and a shortage of quality providers. At the same time, many child care providers say without assistance, they will be forced…...