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Do HS seeks $175 K for company to clear "urgent" backlog of vendor payments; kids impacted
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (924+ words) The West Virginia Department of Human Services, shown on Aug. 4, 2025, is located at 1 Davis Square in downtown Charleston. The state Department of Human Services needs $175, 000 in emergency funding to hire an outside company that can help address a backlog of…...
Sec. of State visits Barboursville child care center; talks staffing, cost pressures
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (1021+ words) West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner speaks to leadership from Ridge Kids Academy during a visit on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Barboursville. Warner's visit came as part of a tour highlighting concerns about a lack of affordable daycare throughout West…...
Child care costs are hurting WV workers; A new program aims to help if it's funded
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (721+ words) Heather Clark has juggled working full-time at an insurance agency and caring for her young daughter for the past five years. "When you have a kid at home, you can't answer the phones, and you can't have that personal interaction,…...
Toyota announces plans to build childcare center at Buffalo plant
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (254+ words) Artist's rendering of future Toyota childcare center at Buffalo. Toyota is expanding support for working parents by opening four new onsite childcare centers at its U. S. manufacturing facilities " including one at its Toyota West Virginia plant in Putnam County. The new…...
How to Pick Your Dog's Best Daycare
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (733+ words) Finding the right daycare for your dog is an important decision. Just like choosing a childcare center for a child, selecting a dog daycare involves trust, research, and a good understanding of your pet's unique personality and needs. A great…...