Early Childhood Focus

Officials Hope Education on Obama's Priority List

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:00:06 PST

Two weeks have passed since Barack Obama�s election as president of the United States and national focus is on fixing the troubled economy. But deep inside the downtown central office of Chicago Public Schools, excitement about an Obama White House and what it could do for educational reform and funding is spreading.

Child Care Centers Feel Pinch

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:51:51 PST

Child care centers that have kept waiting lists for years are now advertising to fill openings. Some centers are struggling to make ends meet, as costs rise and enrollments decline. A few have shut their doors.

Child Care Costs a Concern with Down Economy

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:37:00 PST

Adrienne Gilla's workday isn't exactly traditional. The North Aurora mom often takes business calls with a squirming toddler on her hip.

Child Care Feeling Downturn

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:27:55 PST

As money tightens, the economy is squeezing working parents and day-care directors alike inside a vicious financial circle.

Pre-K in Tennessee May Get Cut

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:16:25 PST

Tennessee is facing a budget shortfall of over 780 million dollars and Governor Phil Bredesen has told all state agencies to expect at least a 10% budget cut. One of the programs that will probably be cut will be Tennessee's well-regarded Pre-K program.

The Price of Preschool

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:09:45 PST

With the economy on the skids, saving for college is tough for many young families, but at least it is years away. Preschool, on the other hand, sneaks up fast, and the price tag can be just as high.

Army Family Covenant Providing Real Assistance Where Needed

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:03:17 PST

Army Senior leaders signed the Army Family Covenant pledging to support Soldiers' Families while they defend the nation.

Study: State Suffering from Lack of Early Education and Low Standards

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:58:18 PST

SIERRA VISTA � Bob King assured the members of Team Cochise that he was not at their meeting Thursday to depress them about the state of education in Arizona and nationally.

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.

CHA Improves Access to Child Care, Early Childhood Education

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:43:07 PST

As January 2009 approaches and the new work requirement for public housing residents looms, the Chicago Housing Authority is offering more help to residents seeking day care for their children.

Another Child Care Closure Puts the Pinch on Parents

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:33:40 PST

West Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - King of the Jungle�s daycare closure and others recently are continuing to put the pinch on parents; other child care centers say they want to help, but they can't.

Oakley Awards Grants to Child Care Providers

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:30:11 PST

Oakley leaders disbursed $880,000 in grants this week to create and expand child care options within the city. Six preschools, day care centers and nonprofit organizations benefited from the city's Child Care Facilities Fee Grant Program, which had gathered funds from new development. The program's parameters were that the grant money add additional slots or capacity to each child care site and that it funds no more than half of each project.

Child Care Services Left Struggling in Bad Economy

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:21:48 PST

Pulaski, New York (WSYR-TV) - Staying afloat in this tough economy is a daunting task for just about any business, but for providers at one Pulaski daycare center, keeping their head above water is becoming nearly impossible.

Soaring Cost of Child Care Suffocates Working Families

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:13:04 PST

JUPITER � Affordable infant day care, especially for low-wage working parents, is becoming scarce in Palm Beach County and throughout Florida.

Should the Government Pay for Preschool?

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:55:10 PST

All you ever needed to know you may have learned in kindergarten. But a growing number of politicians and educators say that's far too late for today's kids.

Idea of Cuts to Health Care and Education Causes a Stir

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:47:07 PST

Hospital advocacy groups and public employees unions have a message for Gov. David A. Paterson: Not so fast.

Independent View: Head Start needs help

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:37:27 PST

Columbia Opportunities, Inc. provides many of our Head Start services through collaborations with community organizations. Recently, through a remarkable cooperative venture with the Columbia Healthcare Consortium, the New York University College of Dentistry and Crosswinds at Hudson, free dental screenings and treatment were provided to 176 children and their parents.

Local Child Care Centers Offer Incentives to Increase Enrollment

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:30:13 PST

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. --- Patricia Taylor used to let her kids go to child care but says now with the bad economy and rising prices, it just makes more sense to keep them home.

Bright Horizons Opens New Child Care Center at NC State University

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:10:49 PST

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov 11, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- North Carolina State University's new child care center was an opening nearly 30 years in the making and demonstrates a major show of support from school administrators for full-time faculty, staff, and post-docs.

Church Opens Doors for Low-Cost Child Care

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:04:38 PST

In today�s trying economic times, child care expenses can consume so much of a family�s budget that sometimes it seems parents are putting in the hours at work just to pay for day care.