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The Oklahoman
oklahoman. com > story > opinion > columns > guest > 06/29/2026 > big-flaws-in-plan-for-45-million-state-employee-childcare-center-no-operator-found-yet > 90735814007

OK Legislature botches plan for big childcare center | Opinion

5+ hour, 37+ min ago  (123+ words) The Oklahoman OK Legislature botches plan for big childcare center | Opinion It's become clear over the past few months that a majority of Oklahoma leaders have no grasp of how our state's childcare industry works. That alone is not super…...

The Oklahoman
oklahoman. com > press-release > story > 133272 > bridging-the-quality-gap-torsh-announces-readiness-initiative-for-new-yorks-4-5-billion-universal-childcare-expansion

Bridging the Quality Gap: TORSH Announces Readiness Initiative for New York's $4. 5 Billion Universal Childcare Expansion

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (203+ words) TORSH offers strategy sessions to help NY leaders scale coaching quality during the state's $4. 5 B universal childcare and "2-Care" expansion. The expansion of 3 K and the 2-Care initiative represents a major win for New York, but it also creates an…...

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Oklahoman
oklahoman. com > story > opinion > columns > guest > 02/06/2026 > oklahoma-hb-1979-is-a-long-term-solution-to-childcare-crisis > 88477947007

Childcare crisis strains our economy. HB 1979 is a solution | Opinion

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (338+ words) Oklahoma employers are facing an acute workforce shortage " and it's putting real strain on our economy. In manufacturing alone, Oklahoma is projected to face a shortage of nearly 20, 000 workers by 2028. When businesses can't find the talent they need, they can't…...

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Oklahoma Voice
oklahoman. com > story > news > politics > 02/04/2026 > ojklahoma-legislative-session-2026-child-care-consolidation > 88507752007

Oklahomans are struggling with child care. Here's how lawmakers want to fix it

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (440+ words) As Oklahoma struggles with a lack of child care options, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and advocates are looking toward long-term solutions." A statewide"study"released last week by United WE, a nonpartisan nonprofit focused on economic security…...

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State Impact
oklahoman. com > story > news > state > 01/29/2026 > oklahoma-legislative-session-2026-dhs-funding-for-child-care > 88415310007

Oklahoma DHS asks lawmakers for nearly $70 M to fund child care

5+ mon, 1+ hour ago  (829+ words) Over several months, Oklahoma Human Services (DHS) has made'significant cuts'to the child care subsidy program it administers, citing factors like rising enrollment and the expiration of temporary federal COVID-era funding. Now, it's asking the state legislature to help it undo…...

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Oklahoman
oklahoman. com > story > opinion > columns > guest > 01/04/2026 > oklahomas-child-care-crisis-puts-kids-at-risk > 87885601007

Oklahoma faces child care crisis that puts kids at risk | Opinion

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (335+ words) Oklahoma is facing a growing crisis in early childhood and school-age education " one thatputs families, workers and children at serious risk. Consider a single parent who has just secured employment and needs child care assistance for her 7-year-old. Under the…...

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The Oklahoman
oklahoman. com > press-release > story > 118245 > 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

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (865+ 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…...

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