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Need childcare in West Virginia? Here's what parents should know
8+ hour, 25+ min ago (818+ words) Finding childcare in West Virginia can be frustrating and expensive. Many parents encounter long waitlists, high costs and few options near home. The challenge has become one of the state's biggest barriers to employment. For parents, however, the challenge often…...
Data shows childcare in West Virginia is costly, scarce and workers are poorly paid
3+ week, 4+ day ago (811+ words) West Virginia's childcare system is under growing strain: The cost of care is more than many families can afford, the wages for childcare workers are inadequate and the number of spots for kids is shrinking. Providers are struggling to hire…...
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3+ week, 4+ day ago (127+ words) Charleston Gazette-Mail James Rosen: Suspension of gas tax could help bring relief (Opinion) The Health Exam Many Don't Know They Need Don't Overlook Your Dental Health As You Age Sorry, an error occurred. Account processing issue - the email address may…...
Clay County's only daycare center closing; Morrisey looks to cut childcare assistance
4+ week, 2+ day ago (849+ words) About a week after Mountain State Spotlight wrote about Clay County's only childcare center in April, House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, visited Taylor Tots Daycare to hear firsthand about challenges faced by the childcare provider in his district." Workers at…...
Warner applauds lawmakers" hallmark childcare bill, says there"s more work to do
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (859+ words) Lawmakers, including Delegate Kathie Hess Crouse, R-Putnam, (foreground, tan outfit) toured the Cross Lanes YMCA Child Development Center in Kanawha County on Monday, May 11, 2026. Childcare providers throughout West Virginia are celebrating a landmark bill that they, along with lawmakers, say…...
Why Child Support Discussions Usually Start Later Than They Should
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (579+ words) This gap between reality and discussion is what causes most delays in formal child support conversations. The topic is not avoided because it is unimportant, but because it feels easier to address later. The earliest stage of child support planning…...
Do HS seeks $175 K for company to clear "urgent" backlog of vendor payments; kids impacted
2+ mon, 1+ week 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
5+ mon, 1+ week 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
9+ mon, 4+ day 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
10+ mon, 1+ week 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…...