Struggling to find affordable child care? You're not alone.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- In today's world, many households have dual incomes, with moms and dads working. That means childcare is essential, and right now, it's tougher than ever to find and…
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Idaho Gov. Brad Little eyes more day cares to solve worker shortage
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Tuesday he wants to use federal coronavirus relief money to increase day care capacity to help alleviate the state’s worker shortage. The Republican governor, in a speech about the future of…
Moscow mayor issues public health emergency order to aid child care facilities during pandemic
The mayor of Moscow has issued a public health emergency order to help meet the community’s day care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spokane Public Schools details child care options for families and staff
Parents figuring out back to school plans are torn. They're having to choose between staying home for kids to learn or make a living to put a roof over their heads. Spokane Public Schools came up with a few options for its teachers and parents who may need that help in the next few weeks.
Ex-day care workers convicted of involuntary manslaughter for 2nd time
For the second time, a jury convicted former Hamilton County home day care providers Daniel and Saundra Wahl of involuntary manslaughter, WRTV reported.
Ponderay day care owner pleads not guilty to child injury charge
The former operator of a Ponderay day care has pleaded not guilty to a charge of injury to a child. According to court records, Dennis Ray McLeish entered his plea on March 27.
Parents left to find childcare as state shuts down Ponderay day care
Parents who once trusted their children to Little Fit Day Care are now left to find new childcare.
Video shows Missouri day care worker throwing toddler
A day care worker in Missouri was charged Thursday with child abuse after she was captured on a surveillance video throwing a 3-year-old girl into furniture last month, police said.
Second worker charged with child abuse at Missouri day care
A second employee has been charged with child abuse at the same day care center where a woman was seen on surveillance video throwing a toddler into furniture, police said.
Family sues over viral video of scared toddler
A Florida mother is suing her 2-year-old daughter's day care after workers there filmed a video that went viral of the toddler's terrified reaction when the Easter bunny visited.
2 day care workers charged after child 'fight club' video surfaces
Two day care workers in St. Louis have been charged with crimes after a 2016 video of a "fight club" featuring young children surfaced, a court official said.
Study: Hand sanitizer cuts kids' sick days more than washing
Young children inevitably have a lot of runny noses and sore throats, but how they clean their hands could cut back on how often they miss day care, according to a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics.
Background checks cited as problem for child care providers
Daycare operators in some eastern Idaho cities say a state crackdown involving stricter child care rules has led to staffing shortages.
Infants stabbed at day care that allegedly catered to moms seeking US citizenship for newborns
An unlicensed day care facility where three infants and two adults were stabbed allegedly catered to Asian mothers lured to the United States by laws granting citizenship to anyone born on American soil, a New York law enforcement official said Saturday.
Kids ingest Nicorette at Florida school
Seven children have been hospitalized after ingesting Nicorette at a Fort Lauderdale school.
Day care staff learns cookies that made them 'high' were drug-free
A dozen day care staff members who said they felt "high" after eating cookies were told the treats actually contained no illicit substances, reports The Associated Press.
Four employees fired over day care van death
Four Arkansas day care employees were fired Wednesday after the death of a 5-year-old who was left inside a van all day.
Child found dead after being left in Arkansas day care van
A 5-year-old Arkansas boy died Monday after he was left in a day care van all day, authorities said.
Keeping kids healthy in daycare
As many parents realize, bringing together small children at daycare builds character and social skills -- while also spreading germs.
