Childcare

Advocates say low wages have led to chronic staff shortages and have made it difficult for parents to find care for their youngest children.

"In order to really encourage STEM education, we need to focus and start early."

Licensed child care providers can now apply for one-time grants to help them retain and recruit personnel and cover operational costs.

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…

On August 18th, community members gathered for ‘Early Learning and the Bottom Line’, a summit held at WSKG Studios.The event addressed the economic…