Rally for Childhood Education

Posted in: Indiana

EXCERPT FROM: Fox 59 Local News
By News Staff
Indianapolis— Dozens of people rallied at the statehouse Saturday in downtown Indianapolis to show support for childhood education. It was part of a nationwide movement to improve early childhood education and high school graduation rates.


Indiana Child Care Facilities Improve Environmental Safety

Posted in: Indiana

EXCERPT FROM: Tribune-Star
By Tribune STAFF
TERRE HAUTE — Eleven Indiana child care facilities have boosted their efforts to protect children from environmental threats. Among them is Tender Moments Playhouse, a facility in Terre Haute that received five stars.


Preschool Education Struggles as Indiana Wrestles with Budget

Posted in: Indiana

EXCERPT FROM: Indiana Economic Digest
By John Martin
Although education reform is a hot topic in the General Assembly this year, Indiana is all but certain to remain on a short list of states that provide no preschool education funding.


Grant Allows CASA Kids to Help Valley Families With Childcare Expenses

Posted in: Indiana

EXCERPT FROM: The Tribune-Star
By Staff
TERRE HAUTE — CASA Kids has received a $6,000 grant to assist with daycare expenses for children in need.


New Child Care Ranking Signs Going up this Week

Posted in: Indiana

EXCERPT FROM: Fox59
By Fox59 Staff
Indianapolis — Starting Tuesday, parents will be able to compare child care programs using a state quality rating system.


WILL Center to Host Conference on How ADA is Applied to Childcare

Posted in: Indiana

EXCERPT FROM: Tribune Star
By STAFF
TERRE HAUTE — The WILL Center will host a free audio conference on how the Americans with Disabilities Act is applied to daycare and after-school programs.


Our House Child Care to Close

Posted in: Impact of the Economy on Child Care, Indiana

Our House Child Care in Indianola will close Friday amid allegations of abuse by former employees and what the state deemed unsafe practices.


Stimulus Helps Families Get Child Care After Long Wait

Posted in: Impact of the Economy on Child Care, Indiana

Chanell Sanders waited more than five months to receive government assistance to pay for child care for her 3-year-old son, Armon Coffee.


Area 30 Childcare Closing

Posted in: Impact of the Economy on Child Care, Indiana

The childcare program at Area 30 Career Center will close its doors on June 26.


Child-care Provider Has First Hearing

Posted in: Indiana

VALPARAISO -- The Liberty Township day-care provider charged with felony battery in the death of a 6-month-old is scheduled for trial Nov. 2.