Lawmakers introduce bills to lower childcare costs, increase accessibility
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Two pieces of legislation introduced today will form a bold bipartisan proposal to make childcare more affordable and accessible.
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Virginia woman arrested for incident where infant died in unlicensed childcare facility
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A Stuarts Draft woman was arrested and charged with 13 counts of abuse and neglect of children pertaining to a 2022 incident where a child died in her care.
Virginia initiative will empower parents with childcare options after federal funding expiration
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The Building Blocks for Virginia Families initiative will empower parents with childcare choice, reduce red tape and expand available options.
Harrisonburg City Council to use ARPA funds to help childcare providers with growth
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Harrisonburg is offering an opportunity for local childcare providers and aspiring childcare providers to receive special training through an American Rescue Plan Act program.
Biden-Harris administration proposes new rule to ease burden of childcare costs
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Vice President Kamala Harris announced new steps to take to lower the cost of childcare in the United States.
Childcare isn’t a family issue: It’s an economic competitiveness issue
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The average annual cost of childcare for a child under 6 is $10,600, which comes to just over $200 per week. That’s for one kid. For two, the cost is more than the average monthly mortgage payments in 44 states and the District of Columbia.
Beyond race: Inequality in income and childcare costs affect all Americans
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The 2022 County Health Rankings National Findings Report reveals income disparity and the burden of childcare costs in the U.S.
Kaine pushing investment in childcare, pre-K in Build Back Better
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Sen. Tim Kaine joined a group of senators pressing President Biden and congressional leaders to include a $450 billion investment in childcare and universal pre-K in the Build Back Better bill, as negotiations continue.
What childcare looks like in 2021
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With the evolution of childcare taking on a rapid pace, here is what we believe it will look like in 2021 and beyond.
McAuliffe calls on childcare providers to require COVID-19 vaccines for employees
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Terry McAuliffe is calling on all childcare providers in Virginia to require staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
