Early Childhood Focus

Rally for Childhood Education

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:20:36 PST

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

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:06:56 PST

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

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:04:28 PST

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

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:46:16 PST

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

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:26:07 PST

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

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:56:36 PST

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

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:19:38 PST

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

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:14:05 PST

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

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:35:51 PST

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

Child-care Provider Has First Hearing

Fri, 15 May 2009 15:37:24 PST

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.

Woman Charged in Death of Baby in Her Child Care

Fri, 15 May 2009 13:41:53 PST

A day-care provider faces a felony battery charge in the death of a 6-month-old Chesterton infant who was in her care in September.

Indianapolis Resident Chosen to Represent Area Parents at National Child Care Conference in Washington, D.C.

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:12:39 PST

Indianapolis, IN � Natalie Wolfe, a resident of Indianapolis, was chosen to represent area parents at the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies� (NACCRRA) National Policy Symposium, held March 10-14, 2009, in Washington, D.C. At the Symposium, Wolfe learned about national child care issues and had the opportunity to meet with her local senators, representatives and members of Congress on Capitol Hill to share local child care concerns and advocate for more affordable, high-quality child care for Indianapolis parents.

Elkhart to Consider Changing School Day Start Time

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:35:01 PST

ELKHART � Some potentially big changes could be on the way for students in Elkhart. School officials are looking at modifying when the school day starts.

Child Care Study Finds Indiana Behind Most States

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:38:24 PST

A new report ranks Indiana low among states
in providing government subsidized child care to working families.
The report by the National Women's Law Center advocacy group says
Indiana has an income eligibility cutoff lower than all but two states and a waiting list of nearly 4,800 families this year.

County Losing Child Care Center

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:04:07 PST

A day care center that's been part of the Auburn landscape for 37 years will close its doors Aug. 19, leaving no registered day care centers in DeKalb County. A depressed economy and the retirement of its director, Lillian Ritchie, has caused the Auburn Presbyterian Church to close its day care center and preschool.

Financal Crunch Making Child Care More Difficult for Some Parents

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:54:32 PST

Like most parents juggling child care costs in the current economic climate. Brenda Bunton of West Lafayette keeps a careful budget.

Event Assists With Cost of Child Care

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:01:13 PST

According to a report released by the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, the price of child care is rising faster than the average rate of inflation. In Indiana, the average cost per year (based on 2007 figures) at a child care center for an infant is $9,005. The cost per year for a 4 year-old averages $7,001, and for a school-age child, it is around $6,108.

The Big Business of Caring for Little Kids

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:37:31 PST

When Sharon Rainey and her mother decided to open A Kids World, Inc. in 1990, there were only an handful of child care providers in the area. That is why the two decided to open their own business. They saw a need.

FSSA Child Care Rating System Expands To 40 More Counties

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:35:23 PST

A state rating system for child care centers began enrolling providers in 40 southern, western and north-central counties Thursday, but a critic is promoting a boycott because she believes the program has a liberal agenda.

Child Care Rating System to go Statewide

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:32:21 PST

Fort Wayne, IN) -- Starting next month, the state will roll out a ratings system for child care providers, that was developed right here in Northeast Indiana.