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Child care centers in Pennsylvania are facing a dark winter. With coronavirus cases surging, and government relief aid far reduced from the early days of the pandemic, providers are struggling as they navigate how to stay afloat financially while keeping the children they serve and their staffs safe.
Over 90% of businesses asked say more government funding is needed, and 75% support investment in affordable preschool child for children aged three and younger.
“The state is giving us the choice: ‘you decide.’ So it’s a really uncomfortable position to be in.”
The Department of Social Services will soon start monitoring open day care spots in Broome County.
Caring for a child with a feeding tube, a ventilator, or a trach collar can be difficult. For the families of these children, knowing how to prepare for that care can be overwhelming.
On August 18th, community members gathered for ‘Early Learning and the Bottom Line’, a summit held at WSKG Studios. The event addressed the economic impacts and benefits of early childhood education. What is our community doing to create sustainable solutions that support families? How can we strengthen our region by preparing children for success in education and career? Special guests included keynote speaker Jenn O’Connor, New York State Director of ReadyNation and opening remarks were offered by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo.
On August 18th, community members gathered for ‘Early Learning and the Bottom Line’, a summit held at WSKG Studios. The event addressed the economic impacts and benefits of early childhood education. What is our community doing to create sustainable solutions that support families? How can we strengthen our region by preparing children for success in education and career? Special guests included keynote speaker Jenn O’Connor, New York State Director of ReadyNation and opening remarks were offered by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo.
On August 18th, community members gathered for ‘Early Learning and the Bottom Line’, a summit held at WSKG Studios. The event addressed the economic impacts and benefits of early childhood education. What is our community doing to create sustainable solutions that support families? How can we strengthen our region by preparing children for success in education and career? Special guests included keynote speaker Jenn O’Connor, New York State Director of ReadyNation and opening remarks were offered by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo.
A shortage of quality childcare and early childhood education are increasingly seen as a drag on New York’s economy. Too often, parents must choose between a paycheck and a safe, secure and enlightening place for their kids. And businesses can suffer when they can’t find and keep the workers they need. In late August, a summit on affordable, quality childcare and early childhood education was conducted WSKG’s Vestal studios. It including a panel discussion involving business executives, activists, educators, and government leaders. Hosted by Charles Compton of WSKG News, they concluded early childhood education and affordable childcare are not optional.