Early Childhood Focus http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/ Bringing You The News That Matters Most Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:33:47 PST en-us Lawmaker Seeks Tougher Child Care Laws http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/quality/Lawmaker_Seeks_Tougher_Child_Care_Laws.shtml Quality An infant's death at an unlicensed home day-care center near Arnold should be a wake-up call for better child safety, says a local lawmaker. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:15:40 PST http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/quality/Lawmaker_Seeks_Tougher_Child_Care_Laws.shtml Panel to Examine Missouri's Pre-K System http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/preschool/Panel_to_Examine_Missouri_s_Pre-K_System.shtml Preschool A state panel looking into Missouri's Pre-Kindergarten system is crafting a set of recommendations that are due to be released in November. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:09:02 PST http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/preschool/Panel_to_Examine_Missouri_s_Pre-K_System.shtml Child Care Rating Bill Wins Vote http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/quality/Child_Care_Rating_Bill_Wins_Vote.shtml Quality The Senate gave first-round approval yesterday to a five-star ranking system for child-care centers that’s similar to the one used for hotels and restaurants. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:49:32 PST http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/quality/Child_Care_Rating_Bill_Wins_Vote.shtml Children in Child Care May Be at Risk, State Audit Shows http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/quality/Children_in_Child_Care_May_Be_at_Risk_State_Audit_Shows.shtml Quality Gaps in the state's licensing requirements for child-care providers continue to put Missouri children at risk for increased illnesses, inadequate supervision and other dangers, according to a state audit issued Thursday.<br /> Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:34:18 PST http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/quality/Children_in_Child_Care_May_Be_at_Risk_State_Audit_Shows.shtml Blunt Wants Child Care Subsidies Expanded http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/subsidy-programs/Blunt_Wants_Child_Care_Subsidies_Expanded.shtml Subsidy Programs Governor Matt Blunt wants to offer state child-care subsidies to a greater number of Missouri families.<br /> Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:27:56 PST http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/subsidy-programs/Blunt_Wants_Child_Care_Subsidies_Expanded.shtml