Early Childhood Focus

National Child Care Franchise Goddard School to Open Soon in Fargo

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:09:43 PST

EXCERPT FROM: INFORUM
By Tracy Frank
FARGO � Goddard Schools, the national chain of child care centers with educational philosophies that mix learning and play, will be coming to Fargo, and the waiting list to get into this school already exceeds the number of children the business will be able to accommodate.

Families Get Creative in the Summertime, Juggling Schedules that Keep Them on the Go

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:29:00 PST

EXCERPT FROM: INFORUM
By Sherri Richards
FARGO � You don�t have to explain the summer shuffle to Alison Dye.

Survey Says: Child Care in High Demand

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:55:39 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Williston Herald
By Alta Mayhugh
Some Williston parents are taking time off without pay in a six-month period due to lack of available day care while other parents take their children to stay with relatives or providers who are not licensed because they do not have another choice, according to the results of a recent survey.

Child Care Background Checks OK�d

Tue, 05 May 2009 15:03:00 PST

BISMARCK � The state House reversed itself Saturday and approved background checks for child care workers, with one supporter chiding opponents for calling the bill �intrusive.�

Child Care Background Check Bill Being Reconsidered Tonight

Fri, 01 May 2009 17:00:17 PST

BISMARCK � A bill requiring background checks for new child care employees is expected to be reconsidered tonight after it failed in the House by two votes.

Legislature Evaluates Several Proposed Bills

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:36:04 PST

BISMARCK On Tuesday, Gov. Hoeven signed House Bill 1472, which will allow child care providers to have more say in the rules set for the industry.

Official Wants Child Care Board

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:04:13 PST

A Fargo lawmaker pushed for a bill on Tuesday to establish an advisory board to advise and recommend policy for North Dakota day-care providers.

Child Care Owner in Fargo to Close Her Doors After 21 Years

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:12:09 PST

When Jackie Ness was a child development major at North Dakota State University, she did a short internship at Flynn Child Care in north Fargo.

Task Force to Mull Child-Care Legislation

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:35:44 PST

Members of Minot's Child Care Task Force hope to get behind a statewide solution to problems facing the industry before the North Dakota Legislature convenes in January.

Businesses Seek Child Care in Fargo

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:48:37 PST

Fargo businesses are banding together to add a child care center in the city.

Another Child Care Closure Puts the Pinch on Parents

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:33:40 PST

West Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - King of the Jungle�s daycare closure and others recently are continuing to put the pinch on parents; other child care centers say they want to help, but they can't.

Child Care Grants

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:14:37 PST

In theory, it sounds good, but early child care experts are measured in their response to Governor John Hoeven's proposed day care grants.
The Governor said this week he will ask the legislature for $10 million for programs to benefit young children.

Melissa A. Kraft, West Fargo, Letter: Child Care Problems Affect All Of Society (Opinion)

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:52:17 PST

It is a pretty sad situation when we cannot trust our �licensing� board to even do a minimal background check on people applying for a license to care for our children in day cares. Definitely, more needs to be done in the way of passing guidelines on who can become licensed to care for kids.

Hoeven wants to boost child care, elder care

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:59:43 PST

Gov. John Hoeven said Tuesday that he�s preparing a state budget that dedicates $15 million to programs boosting access to child care, including a program to make background checks mandatory for child care workers. Hoeven said child care is vital to freeing up workers for the state�s jobs. Two working mothers from Bismarck also spoke at Hoeven�s announcement.

A Robust Child Care System Is Vital for Region�s Success

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:59:14 PST

Day cares have been in the local news a lot in recent weeks. They began gaining more attention after a few larger child care centers abruptly closed, leaving parents scrambling to find trusted and safe openings elsewhere. Last Wednesday, a clearinghouse for Fargo-area day care operators called a news conference to draw attention to what they say is a lack of North Dakota funding resources dedicated to helping day cares survive in a tight-margin industry. One mom who attended the event equated day cares to infrastructure like bridges and roads � crucial elements that allow the state and its economy to function.

N.D. Receives Largest Early Literacy Grant

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:59:03 PST

North Dakota received the largest 2008 Early Reading First grant in the nation, totaling more than $5.6 million to be distributed over the next three years.

Child Care Task Force Sets First Meeting

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:37:57 PST

A 10-member task force will hold an organizational meeting Wednesday to begin discussing ways to increase child-care availability in Minot.

Child Care Tour

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:27:51 PST

For working parents, there are often many fears associated with putting children in daycare. A group of students from United Tribes Technical College addressed these issues today during a trip to Williston.