14+ hour, 19+ min ago  (496+ words) That interpretation of the law was incorrect in at least three cases, the Office of Legislative Auditor argued in a new report. The OLA "special review" stemmed from a person, not identified in the report, who was concerned that the…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (1137+ words) Josette Cordell, 33, gave birth to her daughter Colette in April of 2023. As an elementary school music teacher, she didn't have access to paid maternity leave. She used about a month's worth of sick days after Colette was born, and then…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago  (951+ words) Rebecca Bailin pays $32,000 a year for her five-month-old's all-day child care in New York City. That's higher than the national average, but not unusual. Many parents in the city and in other parts of the country can relate, as Care....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (567+ words) Millions of grandparents are helping to raise their grandchildren in America " and researchers found it's helping their brains. Caregiving for grandchildren can help to slow cognitive decline in older adults, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association....

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (148+ words) The child care support at the heart of Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2026 agenda is a patchwork with increased subsidies, new county efforts and expanded pre-K. What Hochul's plans for free, low-cost child care mean for NY parents More day care subsidies…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (686+ words) When New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented universal childcare as part of his campaign platform, I thought it was a remarkable goal " and a far-fetched one. Now, it seems that dream is closer to reality, and the entire country…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (590+ words) New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani got an early win on a signature policy proposal thanks to Gov. Kathy Hochul. On Jan. 8, Hochul announced the city and state would partner on a plan to launch free universal childcare for 2-year-old…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1375+ words) Serving over 600 children each year, Kids@Churchill Park delivers a wide range of child care services-spanning community, corporate, school-based programs, and up to 60 family day homes. With a focus on developmental support, educational enrichment, and family engagement, the agency remains…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago  (97+ words) The child care field has a critical worker shortage, and, thanks to a grant, there will soon be training available in Spanish in central Ohio. Child care is in crisis. New funding aims to bolster workforce, economy Children milled about…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (896+ words) 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, a recent study suggests that in many families, moms bear the…...