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More children being raised by grandparents
2+ hour ago (60+ words) More children being raised by grandparents'WSAW More children being raised by grandparents Some smaller animals at Wildwood Zoo in Marshfield dug out of habitats Washington County officials propose renaming highway for activist Wausau city crews work to remove tall snow…...
Wisconsin's first ever state funded child care program in the spotlight
2+ week, 6+ day ago (78+ words) Wisconsin's first ever state funded child care program in the spotlight'WSAW Wisconsin's first ever state funded child care program in the spotlight UWSP men's basketball ready to host WIAC semifinal game First Alert Weather: Wednesday Night Forecast - February 25, 2026 Loopy Loppet…...
Child care center gets $100K grant to expand capacity in Wisconsin Rapids
3+ week, 1+ day ago (262+ words) WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - A non-profit is working to recruit more teachers and expand child care access in central Wisconsin. Kelly Borchardt, executive director of ChildCaring " a child care resource and referral agency " said a survey conducted with six child…...
12 day care kids treated for rashes similar to ‘a bad sunburn’ after soap mix-up, fire chief says
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (244+ words) WELLESLEY, Mass. (WCVB) " Children were wheeled out of a Massachusetts day care facility on stretchers and loaded into ambulances after they broke out with rashes Friday. "All minor superficial rashes, essentially that of something of a bad sunburn," Wellesley Fire…...
New 4K program options create difficult decisions for some child care providers
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1778+ words) STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Parents of 4-year-olds will have more free 4K program options as the Department of Children and Families launches a new program putting child care providers in charge. In the latest budget, the state approved $65 million to launch…...
Gov. Evers signifies impact of supporting childcare funding in Wausau visit
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (170+ words) WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Gov. Tony Evers is in Wausau to promote his plan to support childcare providers and invest in childcare. They're talking with community members about their concerns for the ... WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Gov. Tony Evers is in Wausau…...
Day care worker accused of giving toddlers Benadryl without parent permission
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (181+ words) According to the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, a Forsyth County day care has been ordered for an emergency closure, saying the facility has placed the "health, safety ... Day care worker accused of giving toddlers Benadryl without parent…...