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Lawmakers meeting in Durham to tackle North Carolina's child care crisis

6+ hour, 12+ min ago  (339+ words) State and local leaders will meet Thursday in Durhamto talk about solutions to what lawmakers call a "child care crisis" in North Carolina. "We need to do a better job providing subsidies to parents in addition to support in the…...

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wral.com > news > state > federal-child-care-funding-in-limbo-concerns-january-2026

Child care fraud allegations in Minnesota creating unease in NC

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (262+ words) In a climate where child care is already fraught with challenges, a new hurdle emerges as allegations of fraud in Minnesota threaten to put federal funding on hold nationwide. The announcement earlier this week by the Trump administration that it…...

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Turning Love into Action: The Story of the Titus Strong Foundation

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (309+ words) This article was written for our sponsor, Whitley Law Firm. "We felt alone," Cam shares. "We had no friends or family that had experienced what we had. My wife and I felt a calling to create a community for other…...

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wral.com > news > local > nc-child-care-closures-november-2025

NC sees drop in child care providers as closures outpace openings

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (370+ words) North Carolina is losing a startling number of child care providers. Data shows that, in August alone, more than 47 closed. In the same month, only about 22 opened for business. Parents like Tyaira Obie rely on places like Little Believers Academy…...

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wral.com > news > local > wilson-daycare-closure-parents-staff-scrambling-oct-2025

“It’s cold hearted”: Wilson Daycare closure leaves parents, staff scrambling for answers

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (439+ words) Parents and staff are demanding answers and money, after they say a Wilson daycare closed last week with nearly no notice. Kid City USA shut its doors on Friday, after alerting parents and staff on Thursday. The closure has put…...

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Family demands answers after two-year-old dies after dental surgery

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (138+ words) A Salisbury family mourns the tragic loss of their two-year-old son, following complications from anesthesia during a dental procedure at Valleygate Dental Surgery Center in Greensboro. A Salisbury ... Family demands answers after two-year-old dies after dental surgery A Salisbury family…...

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wral.com > story > stein-other-nc-leaders-unveil-plan-to-tackle-child-care-affordability-availability > 22071423

Stein, other NC leaders unveil plan to tackle child care affordability, availability

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (483+ words) The lack of affordable, available child care options in North Carolina is forcing new parents to quit their jobs " and draining billions of dollars out of the state economy in lost productivity, Gov. Josh Stein said Tuesday. Stein is proposing…...

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How to save as child care costs spike

8+ mon, 2+ day ago  (121+ words) Child care costs in the summer skyrocket. A recent survey by Savings.com found spending increases over 300%. Here's a look at how much parents spend and ways to help you save. How to save as child care costs spike Child…...