Early Childhood Focus

Child Care Funds Now are Available to More Families

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:09:10 PST

More of the working poor will be eligible for state child care assistance because the income threshhold was increased recently. Starting July 1, anyone earning up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level - $42,400 for a household of four - is eligible to receive child care assistance. The old standard was 185 percent, or $39,200.

Kindergarten Displays a Gap: Some Pupils Will Need More Help to Learn

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:06:18 PST

When school resumes at the end of August, more than eight of every 10 kindergartners in the Bay Village district are likely to show up with all the skills necessary to start reading.

Child Care Cut Leaves 100 Children Out

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:34:54 PST

Because of funding issues, more than 100 children have been cut from Cleveland County�s child day-care subsidy program.

Ohio Lets Child Care Workers Unionize

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:42:55 PST

Gov. Ted Strickland signed an executive order Friday allowing certain child care workers paid through state programs the right to unionize.

Background Check Program May Expand To Child Care, Foster Care

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:35:36 PST

A program that constantly runs background checks on school bus drivers throughout the state may expand -- and the Ohio attorney general's office said it would be well worth the cost.

Early Childhood Education is a Growing Necessity

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:46:16 PST

Many studies have shown that kids from wealthier families come to kindergarten more ready to learn.

State pilot program enhances child care

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:44:32 PST

A pilot program through YWCA Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) ended in September, launching a permanent service for child care centers in pursuit of excellence and parents seeking quality facilities and education.

Bill targets child care standards

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:54:20 PST

It's a difficult choice that most working parents will face. Which is better - a day care center or an in-home provider?

Bill proposes tighter rules for Ohio child care

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:21:12 PST

Call it ignorance, denial or trust. But most Ohio parents believe home day cares are policed more rigorously than they are.

Many are alarmed to learn that Ohio is among a handful of states that have virtually no oversight of the smallest in-home baby-sitting operations, those that parents often view as the most desirable because they care for between three and six children.

Ohio University to address lack of affordable child care

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:29:26 PST