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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

12+ hour, 31+ min 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…...

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

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (119+ words) Braun's bring-your-baby-to-work plan insults parents, ignores reality | Opinion'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…...

IndyStar
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

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (102+ words) Indiana parents priced out as child care costs soar, vouchers cut'IndyStar 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…...

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

2+ mon, 1+ day 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 > 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

3+ mon, 5+ day 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…...

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

3+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

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

4+ mon, 6+ day 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

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (115+ words) The mental labor of parenting " how to calm the noise. 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....

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

8+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

The Indianapolis Star
indystar.com > story > news > local > 04/16/2025 > daycare-worker-indianapolis-indiana-caught-on-video-yelling-at-children-1-academy > 83121653007

'Shut the f--- up!' Video captures woman screaming at children in Indianapolis day care

10+ mon, 3+ day ago  (494+ words) A video of a woman yelling at children at an Indianapolis day care is causing outrage on social media. "Shut the f--- up," the woman can be heard yelling in the background of the video. "Take your a-- ... A video of a…...