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IL Families Could Lose Child Care

Posted in: Impact of the Economy on Child Care, Illinois

Child care centers across the state could soon be quiet. State money problems could slash payment assistance programs next week.


Child-care in NY Among Least Affordable in U.S.

Posted in: New York

A study by the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) has found that New York has some of the least-affordable child-care centers in the country.


State: Stratham Day Star Child Care Center in Violation

Posted in: New Hampshire

STRATHAM — State investigators ruled a local child care center violated state regulations after it was found a staff member shook two children, called another child stupid and left one child unattended.


Montgomery County Finds More Irregularities in Funding at Child Care Center

Posted in: Maryland

Montgomery County has found more financial irregularities at a publicly funded child care center in Wheaton that previously has been investigated for fraud, county records show.


Child Care Funds in Jeopardy

Posted in: Illinois

Sara Stoecker of Pekin is beside herself with worry that she may no longer be able to provide for her two children.


Michigan Poised to Slash Early Childhood Programs; Local District Concerned

Posted in: Michigan

While public schools around Michigan are adopting their 2009-10 budget before a July 1 deadline, the state continues to examine $410 million worth of reductions to education funding.


Viewpoint: Pre-K Program Expansion a Valuable Learning Tool

Posted in: Preschool

Recognizing the importance of early childhood education, lawmakers voted to expand Texas’ prekindergarten program from a half-day to a full day for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds.


Study: Child-care Costs in U.S. Way Out of Line

Posted in: Parents and the Price of Child Care

Child-care costs in Minnesota are the third highest in the nation based on the price of child care as a percentage of the state median income for a two-parent family, according to a new report from the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA).


Budget Cuts Call For End To Low-Income Preschool Program

Posted in: Preschool

CANTON, Ohio -- Ohio's leaders are trying to close a $3.2 million deficit and as a result, funding for many programs is being slashed.


YMCA Takes Over Embattled Child Care

Posted in: Pennsylvania
Lebanon Valley Family YMCA has taken over operation of a daycare center that lost its license after a pair of 2-year-olds in its care wandered outside in December.