Early Childhood Focus

Making Child Care Safer During a Disaster

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:33:47 PST

It's hard enough for parents to say goodbye to their kids at drop-off time at preschool or the baby sitter's house. Add in the threat of a disaster, and the thought of being unable to reach them can make things scary.

Georgia to Raise Child Care Standards

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:57:33 PST

New, beefed up rules are about to go into place to make sure Georgia does a better job of taking care of children who go to day care.

Simplifying the Child Care Search

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:32:43 PST

Looking for quality child care can be a daunting task for parents.

Child Care With a Twist

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:06:27 PST

This isn't your average day care. There will be babies and toddlers, but you won't find a crib, jar of baby food or sippy cup in the place.

Off-Post Child Care is Within Reach

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:18:32 PST

Any military or Department of Defense civilian Family attached to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Fort Meade, Walter Reed or Fort Detrick who is looking for off-post child care, should contact LOCATE: Child Care at 1-800-999-0120.

Wal-Mart Selling Bassinets Blamed for Killing Two Babies

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:40:46 PST

Simplicity bassinets that are still being sold at Wal-Mart and on Wal-Mart's Web site have been blamed for killing two babies.

Getting Fitter at Child Care

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:17:24 PST

It may have been the easiest cold call in history. Two weeks ago, a personal trainer called Creative Kidz Academy in North Raleigh to pitch a 12-week training program aimed at small fry. Instead of a day-care worker frazzled by trying to keep up with energetic ankle biters, he found a surprisingly receptive ear.

Day Cares

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:37:16 PST

For Jennifer Bright, the director of a medical society headquartered in Rosslyn, the decision about day care wasn't whether, but what kind. With each of her three children, the youngest of whom was born in March, Bright returned to work after a few months' maternity leave.

State Urges Child Care Awareness

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:11:27 PST

When Cindy Cumming and her family moved to San Angelo in February, she and her husband were careful about choosing a day care for their 3-year-old son, Ethan.

Competition Heats Up for Child Care Center Slots

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:36:38 PST

Ilene Serpa gets a discount on child care for her daughter, and that's pretty wonderful, she says.

Agency Wants to Boost Child Care Rank

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:24:10 PST

Beefed-up rules are about to go into place to make sure Georgia does a better job of taking care of children who go to day care.

Finding Right Fit is Key to Child Care

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:03:56 PST

At this time of year, on top of getting kids ready for school, many parents also are busy seeking before- and after-school care for their children.

State Getting Tougher on Child Care Centers

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:22:57 PST

New, beefed-up rules are about to go into place to make sure Georgia does a better job of taking care of children who go to day care.

Parents Get Help in Choosing Child Care

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:47:56 PST

When Christy Moore began searching for child care for her infant daughter, she felt confused and "completely stressed." She scrutinized websites listing the names and addresses of hundreds of day care providers, but they offered few clues about their quality.

Child Care: 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:31:11 PST

For parents who work odd hours, day care can be a near-insurmountable hurdle. Day cares only have regular 9-to-5 hours, don�t they? In the Grand Rapids area, the parents with crazy work schedules now have a new option for day care.

Probe Eyes Child Care

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:41:08 PST

A lack of inspectors, slow response times to complaints and lack of information for parents are but some ofthe problems with New Jersey child care oversight uncovered in an Asbury Park Press investigation. "The state can legally, and should morally, do something about this," Linda K Smith, the executive director of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, told the newspaper for Sunday editions.

Colorado Child Care Information Could be Online in 1-2 Years

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:05:05 PST

Colorado parents shopping for good child care will find the task easier once detailed facility inspection and complaint records are posted on a proposed state Internet site. But that could take two years.

DoD to Deliver More, Improved Child Care

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:35:52 PST

A July 15 ribbon-cutting at Fort Myer, Va., marked the official opening of a new 50,831-square-foot facility that serves children from birth to age 12. The space can serve up to 438 children and has an atrium, activity rooms, computer labs, multipurpose room, kitchen, laundry and space for outdoor activity, post officials reported.

Let's Make Licensed Child Care the Norm

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:21:09 PST

Would you take your child to an unlicensed pediatrician? Would you put your child on a school bus with an unlicensed driver? What about your day care provider? Would you entrust your child all day to an unlicensed, potentially hazardous provider?

Most Child-Care Providers Aren't Prepared for Disasters

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:12:04 PST