Early Childhood Focus

Wal-Mart Selling Bassinets Blamed for Killing Two Babies

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:40:46 PST

Simplicity bassinets that are still being sold at Wal-Mart and on Wal-Mart's Web site have been blamed for killing two babies.

Day Cares

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:37:16 PST

For Jennifer Bright, the director of a medical society headquartered in Rosslyn, the decision about day care wasn't whether, but what kind. With each of her three children, the youngest of whom was born in March, Bright returned to work after a few months' maternity leave.

Pre-K for All Comes to the District

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:40:02 PST

All children ages three and four in the District will soon have access to high quality pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) programs, thanks to the Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2008, which was passed by the D.C. City Council in July. City officials are working to ensure that all District children have access to these programs by 2014.

Competition Heats Up for Child Care Center Slots

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:36:38 PST

Ilene Serpa gets a discount on child care for her daughter, and that's pretty wonderful, she says.

National Poll: Nearly 7 in 10 Voters Want More Federal Support for State-funded Pre-K

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:33:46 PST

Pre-K Now today released results of a national poll on voters' views of state and federal support for high-quality pre-kindergarten programs. The findings reveal broad support for making voluntary pre-k for all children a larger fiscal priority, and suggest that candidates' positions on the issue could influence many Americans' votes this fall.

Parents Weigh Child Care Options Online

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:32:14 PST

A new mother, Poli Marinova set out to find the best possible day-care provider for her infant son. She had little trouble finding a list of nearby caregivers, but she discovered there was no easy way to check their track records in Maryland.

Economic Benefits Prompt Pledge for Child-Care Bill

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:50:56 PST