Child Care Crisis

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Child Care Crisis: Finding quality child care goes beyond the bells and whistles, experts say

Child Care Connect launches to help Greene County parents find child care

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 3:59 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
More than 50 business leaders addressed the child care crisis and discuss solutions.

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Finding solutions to cut costs with our child care crisis.

Springfield businesses discuss child care crisis, solutions

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
The event, hosted by KY3, The Daily Citizen, and Community Partnership of the Ozarks, took place at the E Factory.

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Finding solutions to cut costs with our child care crisis.

Child Care Crisis: Finding solutions to cut costs

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Ashley Reynolds
There are child care subsidies for low-income families. Child care experts say maybe we should expand that program.

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Child Care Crisis: Springfield businesses offer unique solutions for child care

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 4:21 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
Family needs are changing, so child care facilities must also change to meet needs.

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Child Care Crisis: Finding solutions for our emergency

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT
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By Ashley Reynolds
Experts are researching what’s working in other states to solve our child care crisis.

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Child Care Crisis: Rural areas hit hard with lack of options

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 5:26 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
According to Child Care Aware, Missouri has lost 12% of its child care business since the start of the pandemic. Cities feel the impact but it hits rural areas hard too.

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Child Care Crisis: Experts say not enough resources for parents

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 10:04 PM CDT
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By Ashley Reynolds
Centers get inspected every six months if the state has the staff.

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Child Care Crisis: New tool launches in August to aid in child care search

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 4:44 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
Some relief is coming soon for parents looking for child care.

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Child Care Crisis: A few employers investing in child care services to improve worker retention

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 10:18 PM CDT
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By Ashley Reynolds
Could this be a solution to the child care crisis?

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Child Care Crisis: Finding quality child care goes beyond the bells and whistles, experts say

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
We all want the best for our kids, and when searching for a program that fits your family, one size doesn’t fit all.
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Child Care Crisis: Why centers close

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By Ashley Reynolds
It’s one of the most important jobs in the world, but it does not pay well.

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Child Care Crisis: Finding child care is hard, but resources hope to help

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 4:33 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
“I feel so silly going into day cares and touring them when I’m not even looking pregnant myself."

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Child Care Crisis: Centers keep closing, families can’t afford care

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By Ashley Reynolds
Since the pandemic's start, Missouri has lost more than ten percent of its child care businesses.

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KY3 ON YOUR SIDE INVESTIGATION: Child Care Crisis

Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 5:21 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
KY3′s On Your Side investigates the child care crisis that’s affecting all of us. Watch for stories throughout the last week of July.