Articles tagged as: child care
March 30, 2020
Daycares Stepping Up To Help Essential Workers
WFYI's Eric Weddle spoke with Early Learning Indiana CEO Maureen Weber about caring for children under the age of 5 during the pandemic.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2020
Child Care, Gig Economy Worker Relief Still Unresolved
Indiana officials say they hope to have help soon for Hoosiers in need of child care and "gig economy" workers.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2019
Early Learning Nonprofit Opens Statewide Competition To Address Childcare Deserts
The group will offer up to $1 million of funding for at least 10 recipients, to improve access to high-quality early education services.
Read MoreJune 26, 2019
Grandparents Are Raising Their Grandkids. Blame Opioids.
In 2017, some 63,000 children were in the care of grandparents; thats 6% of kids statewide. And of those grandparents, 38% were age 60 or older.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2019
FSSA Issuing $1.5M In Child Care Grants To 22 Recipients
The Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning in the Family and Social Services Administration announced the grants Thursday.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2019
In Perry County, Workforce Needs Drive Expansion To Childcare, Preschool Access
Perry County employers prioritized childcare in 2013 to attract workers. Their efforts are working, but now they face a new set of challenges.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2018
Report: Licensed Childcare Available To Only 12% Of Hoosier Children
The report joins a growing body of documents to highlight the importance of early childcare.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2018
State Offers Radon Testing At Day Care Centers In Pilot Program
The state is trying out a free radon testing program for day care centers in some Indiana counties.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2018
Bill Advances To More Strictly Regulate Child Care Facilities
The bill stems from an investigation into a Merrillville child care program. It was shut down after DCS officials discovered unsafe conditions.
Read MoreDecember 22, 2017
Report: Hoosiers Could Pay More For Childcare Than College
ChildCare Aware reports the average Hoosier family spends nearly a third of its income on child care costs.
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