childcare
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently vetoed two child care bills, sparking criticism from advocates and lawmakers. The bills aimed to improve child care accessibility for low-income families. The first bill, S4924A/A1303A, would have removed the requirement that parents earn above a minimum income to qualify for assistance, aligning New York with federal standards. The […]
With an extended winter break on the horizon, parents in Rochester may be seeking childcare solutions to keep their children engaged during the extra time off from school. Several local organizations are stepping up to provide safe and enriching activities for kids. The City of Rochester’s R-Centers will operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]
A report shows full-time childcare for 2 children cost 39% more than rent in 100 of the biggest cities in the U.S. according to Child Care America and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rochester is the 9th highest in the country when comparing the cost of childcare versus Rent. According to the U.S. Department of Housing […]
New York State has launched a new online portal to help families access affordable child care. Governor Kathy Hochul introduced the portal to address the state’s child care crisis, making it easier for families to apply for assistance and find suitable providers. The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) covers 90% of child care costs for […]
Lakethia Clark, a Tuscaloosa, Alabama resident, is transforming her home into a child care site, addressing the significant child care shortage in the state. After years of underpaid work in child care, she left the field to become a hospital housekeeper but missed working with children. Inspired by the 3by3 program, spearheaded by Holly Glasgow, […]
Earlier this week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that applications are now open for child care providers to apply for funding from a $343 million grant, aimed at boosting the industry’s workforce. This announcement comes after the U.S Department of Labor announced earlier this year there were more than 100,000 fewer childcare employees in 2022 than […]
Monroe County has announced some news for families to that receive some form of childcare assistance. County Executive Adam Bello says the county’s child care subsidy programs that will make child care more accessible and affordable for residents while also helping providers survive the pandemic. “Right here in New York State, the annual cost of […]
Childcare providers are saying that enrollment is down due to the coronavirus. Times are tough for these types of establishments, as more parents have been working from home and not taking advantage of the services they provide. Hearing their plea, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul are now asking the federal government to […]
Officials at the state capitol have decided against allowing overnight summer camps this season in New York due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Friday, the State Health Commissioner, Dr. Howard Zucker said it would be too hard to effectively manage social distancing measures with children to stop the spread of COVID-19. He released a statement, […]
-
Pages
WDKX Holiday Stream