Infant care costs in Virginia average nearly $18,000 a year. Advocates want to see more investment.

Minnesota child care advocates rally against federal cuts • Minnesota Reformer

It’s been a disappointing year for Minnesota’s parents of young children and the advocates hoping to secure more investments in child care.  Across the state, child care centers are shutting down, exacerbating the shortage of day care spots. Meanwhile, the cost of care continues to climb; only Washington, D.C. and Massachusetts have higher average infant […]

Infant care costs in Virginia average nearly $18,000 a year. Advocates want to see more investment.

RICHMOND, Va. In the Richmond region, thousands of families face a childcare crisis every day. On Monday, childcare providers across the region will participate in "A Day Without Childcare."Its a national day of action highlighting the essential role of early educators in our economy.On Monday, several daycares will hold webinars and social media campaigns, and you may see some childcare workers wearing stickers to bring attention to this key is…

Yesterday we celebrated Mother's Day, a date that invites us to recognize the fundamental role that many women assume in the upbringing and development of their children, especially in the early years of life. While it is important to celebrate and value that role, it is also necessary to reflect on the importance of assuming upbringing as a shared responsibility. Raising, protecting and stimulating childhood is an essential act that sustains th…

an unfair credit for child care expenses, telling our director she’s not invited to a meeting, and more

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Is a credit for child care expenses fair to employees without kids? Recently a viral video and announcement has gone around of a company offering credits up to $3,000 a month for child care expenses. This is fantastic! However, as a child-free person I’m concerned about a benefit worth tens of thousands of dollars a year only being offered to a segment of employees who have young children. When…

Child care’s broken business model

Charlotte Lewis, the owner of Learning Institute MKE LLC, was on a call with other child care providers when she heard the news: Child Care Counts, a pandemic-era relief program for regulated child care providers, would not be extended further. The state program is set to expire in June. By the time Child Care Counts […]