Early Childhood Focus

Early Childhood Education Leads to Financial Success

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:19:02 PST

You probably know that the more education you have, the more you are likely to earn. Did you know that some economists say social skills learned in early childhood are important to acquiring that education? Let's see how the two are related.

Child Care Solutions are Intensely Local

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:51:06 PST

When it comes to making compromises, none is more uncomfortable than one that affects our children's well-being and prospects. As our series on child care makes clear, parents here face tough choices when it comes to finding child care.

Little-Known Fact: Money for Child Care

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:27:56 PST

On Oct. 1, the state of Oregon substantially increased the money it spends to help low-income working parents pay for child care.

Opinion: Child Care May Make More Sense than Kindergarten

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:31:42 PST

Everyone agrees that children should start the first grade with the social and intellectual skills needed for success. Both certified day care centers and public kindergarten programs contribute to the needed preparation.

Child care initiative expands

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:51:54 PST

Neighborhood House Inc. is expanding a program aimed at improving the economic viability of child care businesses.