1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (171+ words) Bills aim to boost business-provided child care and eliminate state sales tax on essentials. Apr. 15, 2026 at 9: 50pm The legislation is an attempt by Republican lawmakers to tackle the high costs of child care and other household expenses that have been straining…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (304+ words) Regulations and requirements make it harder for providers to offer affordable options, experts say. Apr. 15, 2026 at 7: 00am New York recently agreed to fund free child care, but experts argue that government regulations and requirements are actually driving up the costs of…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (284+ words) Governor Braun's new plan aims to expand affordable childcare options for families across the state. Apr. 14, 2026 at 2: 20pm Indiana Governor Braun has announced a $200 million plan to provide childcare access to 14, 000 children across the state. The initiative will focus on supporting…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (567+ words) New York City's new administration makes sweeping progress on affordable, accessible child care for working families. Apr. 10, 2026 at 7: 22pm In his first 100 days in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani has made significant strides toward providing universal child care,…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (245+ words) Early Futures partnership aims to change state policy to address lack of child care options. Apr. 10, 2026 at 7: 17pm A partnership between First Five Nebraska and Communities for Kids is conducting a series of forums across the state to address the lack…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (451+ words) New York City to offer free child care to 2, 000 2-year-olds in high-need neighborhoods this fall. Apr. 10, 2026 at 9: 56pm In his first 100 days in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has made a major push to expand access to free child…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (382+ words) New members will advise on policies for Texas' statewide early childhood intervention system. Apr. 10, 2026 at 5: 40pm Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed three members and appointed five new members to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee, which provides guidance on the development…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (260+ words) Daycare providers in the growing Nebraska community are skipping their own paychecks to cover expenses and maintain staffing ratios. Apr. 9, 2026 at 11: 23pm Daycare availability is a critical issue for many communities, especially smaller ones like Wahoo. The owners' struggles highlight the…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (265+ words) New Jersey, New York and Connecticut rank among the most expensive states for raising a child, driven by daycare and housing costs. Apr. 9, 2026 at 11: 20pm The high cost of raising children in the Tri-State area is putting significant financial strain on…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (346+ words) ROOTS program aims to keep experienced early educators on the job and provide stability for families Apr. 8, 2026 at 10: 58pm The Alaska House is considering a $7. 5 million investment in the Retaining Our Outstanding Teachers Stipends (ROOTS) program, which would help child care…...