EXCERPT FROM: WDBJ7.com
By Kimberly McBroom
ROANOKE, Va.— If you're a working parent, you know that quality child care doesn't come cheap.

EXCERPT FROM: WTVR.com
By Cheryl Miller
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA— FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Richmond public school students in pre-K through 12 can get free school supplies this weekend. There'll be giveaways at four locations from 10am to noon: Clark Springs elementary School, George Wythe High School, Henderson Middle School and Woodville Elementary School. Students must be present, and bring proof that you live in the city.  For more information, call 687-6743.

EXCERPT FROM: NBC29
By Dannika Lewis
Charlottesville's Salvation Army is closing the doors on its child care center after decades of service to families in this community.

EXCERPT FROM: InsideNova
By Julia Ledoux
QUANTICO, Va. - A new child development center is on the rise at Marine Corps Base Quantico.

EXCERPT FROM: WSLS 10
By Jessie Pounds
A program that rates daycares and preschools is expanding to include providers who offer child care from their homes.

EXCERPT FROM: The Virginian-Pilot
By Lauren King
Virginia is one of 13 states chosen for a Department of Defense pilot program to improve access to early child care programs for military families.

EXCERPT FROM: Yakima Herald-Republic
By Mark Morey
YAKIMA -- Cuts in the state budget will harm working families' ability to pay for child care, which they need to stay on the job, day care providers said Saturday at a Yakima hearing.

EXCERPT FROM: WDBJ7.com
By Associated Press
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The STOP Organization-Hampton Roads is closing three child care programs that serve about 100 children because of a lack of money.

EXCERPT FROM: My Fox DC
By Tisha Thompson
WASHINGTON - Nearly every parent will tell you there is nothing more important than their child’s safety. But do you really know what is going on at your child’s daycare?

EXCERPT FROM: Fredericksburg.com
By Bill Freehling
Fredericksburg-area businesses that provide child care and early education services report declining enrollments as families cut costs amid a tough economy.