Early Childhood Focus

Funding from Silver State Works Program to Childcare

Fri, 20 May 2011 12:09:24 PST

EXCERPT FROM: My News 4-KRNV, Reno, NV
By Brooke Boone
Carson City, Nev. -- Lawmakers took funds from the Governor's proposed employment training program, "Silver State Works." -- That move might have scared people without jobs.

Nevada Lags in Child-care Regulations

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:02:00 PST

EXCERPT FROM: The Reno Gazette
By Tammy Krikorian
Although new day care regulations adopted by the state went into effect this month, Nevada's child care standards still rank below average compared with other states.

Washoe County Child Care Reports Go Public Today

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:33:46 PST

EXCERPT FROM: The Reno Gazette-Journal
By STAFF REPORT
Beginning today, Washoe County's child care inspection reports will be available to the public online.

Report: Nevada Child Care is Lacking

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:38:56 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Lahontan Valley News
By Stephanie Carroll
The Children's Cabinet has produced a 2009 demographics report for child care in Northern Nevada that shows the state lacks available, affordable and quality child care services especially in rural areas.

Washoe Child-care Demand Outstrips Supply

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:28:52 PST

EXCERPT FROM: The Reno Gazette-Journal
By Michael Martinez
Brenda Barringer, who was at the end of a long waiting list when she decided to enroll her two children at St. Mary�s Child Care Center, says she pays more a month for child care than her mortgage.

County to Hand off Safety Oversight of Child Care Facilities to State

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:14:47 PST

CARSON CITY � Clark County will drop its oversight of child care facilities and return that responsibility to state government.

Kids R Kids Childcare Closes, Shocks Parents

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:39:50 PST

There's another victim of the foreclosure crisis here in the valley. But this time, it's a daycare center. Kids R Kids Daycare, located at North Jones and Lone Mountain, is now bank-owned.

�Latchkey' Child Care in Nevada City to Continue, Despite Cuts

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:12:14 PST

An after-school program to care for low-income students in Nevada City schools will continue, despite state budget cuts, officials said Monday.

Closure of Child Care Center Leaves Parents Scrambling

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:21:17 PST

A national child care and private kindergarten provider announced today it is closing one of its six Henderson locations, sending parents scrambling to make other arrangements for the summer and next school year.

Child Care's Creative Option for Job-Seeking Parents

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:04:34 PST

Times are tough for just about everyone in this economy. If you're seeking work and have young kids to look after, every day can feel like a juggling act. A local daycare center understands and is offering help. And News 3's Jerry Brown reports that the price is right.

More Child Care Centers in the Valley Closing Their Doors

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:36:22 PST

Some day cares around the Valley are hurting.

Candidate Forum to Be Held in Las Vegas to Highlight Needs of Nevada, Other U.S. Children During 2008 Elections

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:58:31 PST

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct 10, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- To boost the currently low visibility of the unmet needs of children, youth, and families in the 2008 election process, Every Child Matters Nevada will host a candidate forum October 13, 2008 at 3 p.m. PDT at the Spring Valley Library.

Child-care crunch

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:29:04 PST