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Second child wanders from Jamestown daycare for second time in 2 months
3+ week, 3+ day ago (59+ words) WBIR Second child wanders from Jamestown daycare for second time in 2 months To stream WBIR on your phone, you need the WBIR app. Download the WBIR app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before…...
Nashville leaders address childcare shortage
3+ week, 4+ day ago (45+ words) WBIR Nashville leaders address childcare shortage To stream WBIR on your phone, you need the WBIR app. Download the WBIR app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You Leave, Check This Out...
Lack of access to affordable childcare across state pushes Nashville leaders to approve new legislation addressing shortage
3+ week, 4+ day ago (608+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. " In Knox County, there are 271 child care centers serving more than 73, 000 children up to age 12, according to the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. For every 1, 000 children in Knox County, licensed child care centers have space for about…...
Country faces growing social worker shortage as Tennessee DCS pushes to recruit the next generation
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (356+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. " Among some of the state's most vulnerable children, Tennessee leaders are searching for more people willing to step into one of the most demanding " and meaningful " careers in public service. "It has to be in your heart to…...
Sunshine Industries program ending after decades of employment and friendship
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (481+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn " Sunshine Industries is set to close at the end of the month of February, following decades of vocational training and employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities." Sunshine Industries " one of many programs under Sunshine Services " is ending operations…...
Clinton daycare looking for fresh start under new ownership
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (52+ words) WBIR Clinton daycare looking for fresh start under new ownership To stream WBIR on your phone, you need the WBIR app. Download the WBIR app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You Leave,…...
Clinton Daycare gets new lease on life after ownership change
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (400+ words) CLINTON, Tennessee " Parents in Anderson County may be familiar with 98 Mariner Point Drive in Clinton." "This once used to be a daycare called Small Wonders that was here for years. My kids actually attended this daycare," said Brooke Bunch, Owner…...
State of the Child report: Childcare in Tennessee costs more than in-state college tuition
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (539+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. " The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth released its'annual State of the Child report'Thursday, highlighting progress in education while also acknowledging barriers to a child's well-being.' The report provides a comprehensive snapshot of the welfare of Tennessee children....