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St. Louis child care providers cite funding fears in tax push
11+ hour, 27+ min ago (50+ words) Yahoo A group of child care providers in St. Louis is pushing for a new sales tax to help fund child care services, arguing the recent legislative session in Jefferson City underscores the need for more stable local support....
Missouri allergy response bill for child care centers moves to Governor's desk
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (25+ words) Yahoo Missouri allergy response bill for child care centers moves to Governor's desk...
With 400 K Children on Childcare Assistance Waitlists, Families Are Left Scrambling
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (1122+ words) The United States" primary childcare assistance program has long been underfunded, leaving millions of eligible families unserved. But recently, the situation has become acute. In 2025, one-third of states had a waitlist or a freeze on applications for childcare assistance for…...
It made me really angry, sad: Parkland College closing childcare center
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (474+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) " Parkland College in Champaign is shutting down its Child Development Center, and parents and teachers aren't happy about it. The board of trustees met Tuesday to talk about the ongoing challenges the center is facing. Officials said the…...
Golden Retriever Recharges His Barking Batteries With the Sweetest Nap in the Sun
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (307+ words) If you've noticed your dog needs a lot of sleep, much like a human teenager, there's no need for alarm. Experts say full-grown dogs need approximately 12 to 14 hours of sleep per day. Puppies and senior dogs require even more, sometimes…...
Local childcare center opening fourth location in Columbus
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (330+ words) COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) " A local child development center is celebrating the opening of its new Columbus location with a ribbon cutting on Friday, May 22, 2026. Growing Room Child Development Center will hold its grand opening at its newest location at 1600 1st Ave....
New State Law in NY Could Unlock Thousands of Child Care Seats, Critics See Risks
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (860+ words) This article was originally published in NY Focus. With operating costs climbing across the board, from utilities to insurance, Fuentes said it simply isn't feasible to pay another salary to accommodate just two more children. "I have an inventory of…...
Colorado Springs weighs zoning changes to expand childcare access amid provider debate
1+ week, 1+ day ago (128+ words) The Colorado Springs City Council is set to consider a proposed ordinance that would make it easier for child and adult day care centers to open closer to neighborhoods. The Planning Commission already approved the proposal in April, citing a…...
Want to be a stay-at-home parent? This is what your spouse has to earn to make it happen, says study
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (55+ words) A new study from Smart Asset sought to answer this question by identifying the costs of food, housing, healthcare, and other expenses that factor into keeping a family afloat while allowing one parent. .....
Ohio May Scrap Hard-Won Pay Reform Amid Fraud Crackdown
2+ week, 2+ day ago (336+ words) But now, in the wake of a new focus among Ohio lawmakers on supposed fraud in the state's childcare system, they are on the verge of ditching the idea altogether. A bill under consideration would require providers to be paid…...