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fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Silicon Valley child care program boosts businesses - San Jose Spotlight

Last August, San Jose gave $1 million to Upwards for its Boost program to help child care centers streamline their operations. A year later, 43% of participating providers have increased their child care slots - and 35% reported an increase in revenue by at least 20%. About one-third of the providers were able to hire an assistant, according to Boost Program Manager Judy Ahumada.
Education
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Daycare Provider Shares Controversial 2-Week 'Trial Period' for New Students

A two-week trial period helps daycare centers assess compatibility with new students.
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NYPD investigating after 20-month-old drowns at Bronx child care center

The girl was found unconscious and unresponsive and was pronounced dead at Montefiore-Einstein Medical Center.
New York City
Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Just 7% of small-business owners say the child care crisis is a critical problem. Here's why

Child care costs are rising, yet small business owners prioritize other issues over it.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Vulnerable girls 'sent to unregulated care homes'

"Barking and Dagenham Council is spending about 1.9m a year on housing just 20 children deemed to be at high risk of harm to themselves or others."
Social justice
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Our Friend is Divorced. I'm Concerned About What He Gets Up to When the Kids Are With His Ex.

Communication is essential for divorced parents regarding the care of their children during travel.
Parenting
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Dads Are Spending More Time With Their Kids Post-Pandemic

The pandemic positively influenced American fathers' involvement in childcare, leading to increased family bonding time.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Our Friend is Divorced. I'm Concerned About What He Gets Up to When the Kids Are With His Ex.

Communication is essential for divorced parents regarding the care of their children during travel.
Parenting
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Dads Are Spending More Time With Their Kids Post-Pandemic

The pandemic positively influenced American fathers' involvement in childcare, leading to increased family bonding time.
Women
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

"The Motherhood Penalty" Is Real, & It Starts Before You Even Give Birth

Returning to work post-childbirth often involves significant challenges for mothers due to inadequate maternity leave and workplace support.
#new-york-city
fromLAist
1 month ago
California

Childcare is a key issue in NYC's mayoral race. Advocates in California are taking note

NYC parents
fromGothamist
3 months ago

NYC shuts down child care subsidy enrollment amid feud with Hochul

New York City halts enrollment for child care vouchers due to budget disputes with the state.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

The Child Care Crisis Is Motivating These New York City Voters

The rise of the child care voter is transforming New York City politics as parents advocate for affordable child care solutions.
NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Why Developers Think Child Care Is Good for Business

Real estate developers in NYC are replacing amenity spaces with child care centers to help address the preschool shortage and improve the economy.
fromLAist
1 month ago
California

Childcare is a key issue in NYC's mayoral race. Advocates in California are taking note

NYC parents
fromGothamist
3 months ago

NYC shuts down child care subsidy enrollment amid feud with Hochul

New York City halts enrollment for child care vouchers due to budget disputes with the state.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

The Child Care Crisis Is Motivating These New York City Voters

The rise of the child care voter is transforming New York City politics as parents advocate for affordable child care solutions.
NYC real estate
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Why Developers Think Child Care Is Good for Business

Real estate developers in NYC are replacing amenity spaces with child care centers to help address the preschool shortage and improve the economy.
fromFortune
1 month ago

How a non-profit CEO rallied 200 businesses to help score billions in child care wins as part of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

"Childcare, as you know, has been seen as a personal problem for women and workers, but not an economic imperative. We knew we needed to get businesses to make the case..."
US politics
#head-start
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Boy, 4, seriously' injured at Forest Hill nursery was misunderstanding'

A child was injured at Pitta Patta Nursery, leading to a six-week suspension by Ofsted for further investigation.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ottawa not on track to meet 2026 deadline for $10-a-day child care: report | CBC News

Canada is unlikely to meet the 2026 deadline for $10-a-day child care services nationwide.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Fontcouverte's Child Village / studio.AQUI + Barbara Constantin

The project aims to accommodate children placed in care through a designed ensemble of houses that allows for sibling living arrangements.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Tests urged for 1,200 children after day-care worker charged with assault

Over 1,200 young children in Victoria are recommended for health screening following the arrest of a child care worker charged with numerous offenses, including sexual assault.
NYC parents
fromwww.newyorkfamily.com
2 months ago

New NYC Budget Expands 2K Child Care, Boosts Special Needs Services, and Adds $220M in Child Care Vouchers New York Family

NYC's 2026 budget significantly invests in child care and special education, focusing on affordability and support for low-income families.
Health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Doctors And Nurses Are Revealing The "Small" Health Signs You Should Never Ignore

Regular medical check-ups are crucial, even when feeling healthy.
Moderate exercise and strength training are essential throughout life.
Parents should medicate children for fever before medical visits.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Child-care providers brace for a painful scenario: What if ICE comes knocking?

Child-care providers in Los Angeles are adapting to keep children safe from the threats posed by ICE raids.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

With childcare among the top issues for Bay Area residents, providers celebrate $209 million passed by Alameda County

Alameda County's Measure C passage marks a significant $209.6 million investment in child care funding, aimed at supporting providers and enhancing child development.
#investment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
SF parents

With childcare among the top issues for Bay Area residents, providers celebrate $209 million passed by Alameda County

Alameda County's Measure C promotes $209.6 million investment in child care, advocating necessity amid financial difficulties faced by providers and families.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: A Bold New Blueprint for Universal Child Care in NYC

The CARES Plan aims to solve child care shortages in NYC with a $500 million investment from pension funds.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: A Bold New Blueprint for Universal Child Care in NYC

The CARES Plan aims to solve child care shortages in NYC with a $500 million investment from pension funds.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

This session saw legislative wins for child care providers and working parents - Austin Monitor

In our first session, to have this kind of accomplishment shows we've struck a nerve, identifying an issue that resonates with people, impacting families and economy.
NYC parents
Higher education
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Trump Administration Proposes Ending Child-Care Program For Parents In College

Parents make up 22% of undergraduates and face unique challenges in obtaining a degree, which may worsen due to potential funding cuts.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

California child care workers demand more funding amid Trump threats to Head Start

The child care system is collapsing. Families can't afford it, providers can't sustain it and the workforce is disappearing. Federal investment is the only solution.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Not just more babies: These Republicans want more parents at home

The Trump administration is reducing federal child care programs while advocating for policies encouraging parental stay-at-home decisions.
#nyc-budget
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
3 months ago

NYC freezes child care voucher enrollment for low-income families amid state budget fight

NYC stops enrolling low-income families in a child care voucher program due to a state budget shortfall.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Parents and kids rally for child care at City Hall

NYC parents rally for child care funding assurance.
Advocates demand continuation of funding for child care amidst budget discussions.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
3 months ago

NYC freezes child care voucher enrollment for low-income families amid state budget fight

NYC stops enrolling low-income families in a child care voucher program due to a state budget shortfall.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 months ago

NYC, state battle over child care funding for thousands of New Yorkers

NYC Mayor Eric Adams opposes a state plan for child care funding, viewing it as cost-shifting rather than a fair financial support.
fromGothamist
4 months ago

Mayor Adams pitches 'after-school for all' as NYC mayoral race heats up

We know that our kids get into trouble between the hours of 3 and 6 p.m. Let's give them a place to be and let's provide some relief for working families.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

33 Cult-Favorite Products That Deliver Jaw-Dropping Results

Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray has gained popularity for its ability to effectively remove various stains from fabrics without harsh chemicals, making it a must-have for parents.
Parenting
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Ontario child-care fees could rise without new federal funding: provincial minister | CBC News

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra warns that without increased federal funding, $10-a-day child-care program fees will rise, impacting parents post-March 2026.
NYC parents
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Free breakfast clubs to open at 750 schools

"While we welcome the intentions behind the programme, the initial feedback we are hearing from many school leaders participating in the pilot is that the funding just isn't sufficient."
UK politics
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

For Some Parents, There's Only One Election Issue That Matters | The Walrus

In the past few weeks, we have been working with our provincial and territorial partners to make sure that families can rely on this system, to become something that no government, a year from now, five years from now, twenty years from now, could ever go back on.
Canada news
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 months ago

In a reversal, Mayor Adams agrees to fund NYC's 3-K program over the long term

Mayor Adams commits $167 million to expand NYC's free preschool funding for 3-year-olds and students with disabilities.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

A New Luxury-Building Amenity the Whole Neighborhood Can Use: Child Care

Developers are converting unused spaces into community-focused services like child care centers, addressing local needs and enhancing resident amenities.
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