Early Childhood Focus

For Parents Struggling to Meet Child Care Needs, There is Help Available.

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:05:21 PST

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.

Free Back-to-School Supplies and More!!

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:20:52 PST

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.

Salvation Army Shuts Child Care Center

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:51:17 PST

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.

New Child Development Center Coming to Quantico

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:03:15 PST

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

Madison Heights Childcare Participating in State Pilot Program

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:57:32 PST

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.

Va. Part of Plan to Improve Military Families' Access to Care

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:36:18 PST

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.

Child Care Issues Arise From State Budget Cuts

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:33:20 PST

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.

Group Closes 3 Child Care Programs in Hampton Roads, Cites Lack of Funding

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:09:26 PST

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.

FOX 5 Investigates: The Danger in Child Care

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:16:08 PST

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?

Centers Feeling Effects of Economic Downturn

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:19:52 PST

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.

Arlington County Wants More Child Care Centers in Commercial Corridors

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:48:14 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Washington Business Journal
By Sarah Krouse
Arlington County wants to attract more child care centers to its commercial corridors and is considering a change to its zoning ordinance that will offer lower rents to centers and give developers additional project density in exchange for providing such space.

Child Care Centers' Enrollments Drop as Cash-Strapped Parents Cut Back

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:30:38 PST

FRONT ROYAL -- Many area day care centers are feeling the financial pinch as families look to reduce or eliminate child care expenses from already stretched-thin household budgets.

Child-care Centers Get Surprise State Inspections

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:27:49 PST

Virginia Department of Social Services officials make unannounced inspections of day-care centers at least twice a year.

For Kids or Technology?

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:51:06 PST

CONCERN OVER STIMULUS SPENDING: The state�s decision to spend more than half of the money on a technology project and an enhanced childcare rating system caused consternation last week among local child care and social services professionals. Culpeper County Child Care Director Dorenda Pullen, above, said the entire $38 million would be better used helping the many families on statewide waiting lists for child care subsidies.

Kaine Announces Child Care Assistance Grants

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:43:52 PST

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine announced Thursday a $38 million infusion into Virginia�s Child Care and Development Block Grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The increased federal funding will assist low-income families with child care and improve the quality of care and delivery of services.

Schools To Hire Early Childhood Specialist

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:58:25 PST

Without wasting any time, really, the Alexandria School Board moved April 16 to create a new position to lead the �development, implementation and coordination� of early childhood programs throughout ACPS and the city as a whole.

Kaine Likely Forced to Fight for Pre-K

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:28:46 PST

Gov. Tim Kaine asked state lawmakers last session for $56 million to expand subsidized pre-kindergarten for low-income children. They gave him less than half that.

YMCA Child Care Offering Financial Assistance

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:46:33 PST

The Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA is pleased to offer financial assistance to those seeking and qualifying for assistance. As we continue to provide financial assistance at our licensed child care sites including Pocahontas Elementary and Powhatan Elementary, we will also extend our program to Flat Rock Elementary School students. Child Care is available as a two-day or five-day option.

Managing Childcare Costs in a Troubled Economy

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:29:36 PST

Child care is expensive � ask any working parent. Child care is often the second largest monthly expense, after mortgage/rent payments, which a family with young children deals with.

Parents Will Have New Tool for Rating Child Care Centers

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:27:12 PST

Parents with children in more than three dozen South Hampton Roads child care facilities will soon be able to look on a Web site to see how many stars their provider has earned.