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9 childcare tips parents often learn the hard way, and how to make them easier

You’ll understand childcare tips the first time a labeled water bottle vanishes or a nap schedule derails after a long weekend, you realize child care is its own ecosystem. There are policies, ratios ...
HUB

Need help with a Child Care Voucher or Scholarship?

Navigating and paying for child care can be complicated, especially while balancing work, family life, and everything else on your plate. That's why the Office of Benefits & Worklife is launching ...
The Conversation

Kids in child care need healthy movement — and guidelines can improve their health

Healthy movement behaviours support young children’s physical, mental and social development, and shape lifelong habits. These habits include engaging in physical activity, reducing sedentary screen ...
The Hechinger Report

As business costs rise, child care programs are increasing tuition to survive

Kids play outside of Windham Primary School in Maine, where Windham Raymond School Aged Child Care operates an afterschool program. Credit: Sofia Aldinio for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report ...

Why Is Child Care So Expensive?

The federal government considers child care to be affordable if it costs less than 7 percent of a family’s income. Of the 5.1 ...