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Childcare costs strain Spokane families as new facility planned
21+ hour, 8+ min ago (397+ words) SPOKANE, Wash. " The affordability and accessibility of childcare in the Inland Northwest continue to be pressing issues for local families. Senator Maria Cantwell highlighted the impact of limited childcare options during a meeting in Spokane on Tuesday. She discussed a…...
Senate bill sparks debate on child care worker privacy in Washington
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (32+ words) Senate bill sparks debate on child care worker privacy in Washington'NonStop Local KHQ As the 2026 legislative session approaches, a new piece of legislation in Washington is stirring conversation regarding child care....
Olympia partnership expands preschool access for low-income families
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (269+ words) To qualify, families must have an income at or below 36% of the state's median income. OLYMPIA, Wash. " A new partnership announced in Olympia is set to expand preschool access for low-income families, promising more space for children in need. The…...
Montana childcare summit aims to improve access for families
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (259+ words) The third annual Zero to Five Montana Childcare Business Summit is currently taking place in southwestern Montana. This initiative focuses on connecting providers, businesses and local leaders to enhance childcare options to local Montana families. Caitlin Jensen, Executive Director of…...
Zero to Five Montana offers childcare grants for employers
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (341+ words) MONTANA - Finding childcare is a significant challenge for working families across the state. Zero to Five Montana is stepping in with specialized grants available for employers to help ease this burden. These grants are open to a wide range of…...
Helping young parents thrive: how GLOW is easing the burden of childcare
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (531+ words) This month, KHQ NonStop Local is focusing on ALICE " an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These are people who may have jobs, but still struggle to afford basic needs like housing, transportation, and especially child care. A daycare…...
Washington state Senate passes bill to expand childcare access for military families
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (152+ words) OLYMPIA, Wash. " The Washington state Senate has passed a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding childcare access for military families." "This bill is really about increasing access to affordable childcare by making the licensing process easier for military providers around Fairchild…...