Topic
Childcare
A service that provides care and supervision for children, such as daycare or after-school programs.
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Children are not colorblind: Why early conversations about race are essential
Academic experts from The Conversation emphasize that children are not colorblind and begin noticing racial differences as early as three months of age. The article highlights that children as young as two or three can…
I paid my friend's kid to play with my younger kids a few times a week
During the COVID-19 school closures, a mother hired her friend’s 12-year-old son to play with her young children for a few hours several times a week. The arrangement gave her time to manage household tasks while she…
State should pay childcare wages directly to ensure stability and quality, committee hears
Siptu has told an Oireachtas committee that the State should pay childcare workers’ wages directly, arguing this could improve pay, staff retention and service quality while giving parents more affordable care. The…
Americans of all ages want more federal help with childcare costs. Gen Z most of all.
Nearly 60% of Gen Z voters support increasing federal spending on childcare, according to the survey cited in the report. The findings reflect broader support for more federal help with childcare costs among Americans…
Oireachtas committee discusses the crisis in childcare
An Oireachtas committee on Children is hearing from childcare and early-years groups about what they describe as a crisis in the sector. Childhood Services Ireland says the current approach to early-years education is…
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Maida Vale Childcare Provider Fined After Toddler Suffers Burns
An approved childcare provider in Maida Vale, Western Australia, has been ordered to pay $23,500 after a 16-month-old child suffered partial-thickness burns to both feet on a hot steel grate. The incident occurred on 12…
Choosing childcare: What parents should ask
Parents choosing childcare should consider what a setting offers, how it keeps children safe and whether its routines suit their family. Asking about staff qualifications, supervision, meals, costs and communication can…
Here's how I think Meghan Markle will respond to father's allegations
Meghan Markle attended an online child-safety event in Brussels on Tuesday, despite criticism following her father Thomas Markle Snr’s arrest in Florida. She withdrew from delivering the keynote address but appeared…
Changing work schedules complicate family calendars
Changing shift schedules can disrupt childcare, school pickups, meals and time together, particularly when work hours change at short notice. Families can reduce the strain by putting the full work cycle, travel and…
Massive New Study Shows How Screen Time Affects Kids’ Lives, But There’s An Interesting Twist
Researchers analyzed data from 2,817,252 children and adolescents to examine links between screen use, development and mental health. The findings suggest that heavy use of smartphones, television and computers can…
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For children: A super-secret club of book lovers sneaks ‘banned’ books into their school library
If everything went to plan, this would be book number six. Book number six that we would successfully sneak into our school library. My heart thumped. “All set?” I whispered to Twisha. She smiled and tilted her…
Perth family uproots to Bali criticising childcare costs, housing affordability and rise in shark attacks
A Perth family has sold its home and moved to Bali, with journalist Rebekah Barnett saying the decision was driven by childcare and living costs, housing affordability, surveillance and concerns about shark attacks…
Daycare workers indicted for Benadryl
The former director of Forsyth Methodist Church Caring for Kids and two other workers were indicted on Nov. 9 over allegations that they gave Benadryl to 2-year-old children in 2025. The indictment concerns their roles…
'A viral video of mums on a girls' trip has made a lot of people angry. I fear we've missed the point.'
A viral video of mothers on a girls’ trip has prompted criticism after US creator Lindsey Bosway asked who was caring for their children at home. The mothers described relying on husbands and other helpers, including…
South Hurstville Kindergarten Earns Top Assessment Rating
South Hurstville Kindergarten has received an Exceeding National Quality Standard rating across all seven assessment areas, Georges River Council announced. The result recognises its educational programs, child safety…
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National childcare giant’s shares soar after massive buyout bid
Shares in Australian childcare operator G8 Education more than doubled after a newly formed investment firm proposed a major buyout. The company operates about 350 centres and has been described as troubled. The bid…
Seven early childhood educators graduate in Bourke
Story: Kristin Murdock and Chris Reiger, Photos: Keren BarkerSeven early childhood educators have celebrated an important achievement in their professional careers, graduating with Certificate III and Diploma…
Monthly audits, handwritten logs driving day care closures despite state law requirements
Child care providers across the country are facing increasing pressure as strict regulatory requirements, including mandatory monthly audits and the maintenance of handwritten logs, lead to widespread facility closures…
Major milestone for Bourke families as new childcare facilities officially open
Two upgraded childcare facilities have officially opened in Bourke, expanding services for local families. Bourke and District Children’s Services marked the opening of its refurbished After School Care Facility and…
Majority Capital offering a big premium for G8 Education
Melbourne investment manager Majority Capital Partners has proposed acquiring childcare operator G8 Education for 26 cents a share, valuing the company at $196.7 million. G8’s board has given the non-binding offer…
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G8 Education receives $197m takeover bid from Majority Capital Partners
Childcare operator G8 Education has received a takeover proposal from Melbourne investment manager Majority Capital Partners, valuing the company at about $197 million. The offer of 26 cents per share is a 160% premium…
Online Child Safety Includes Recognizing Risks and Building Trust
Families can reduce children’s exposure to online risks by reviewing app privacy settings, limiting location sharing and discussing their online experiences regularly. Predators may use fake profiles to build trust…
Elf Reward Chart – Behaviour & Potty Training
A printable Christmas-themed elf reward chart is designed to encourage positive behaviour and help children build good habits during the holiday season. The resource lets children earn rewards as they work toward goals…
Hamilton court hears bail bid after alleged burnouts, drugs found
A 34-year-old man’s bail application was adjourned at Hamilton court after he was accused of performing burnouts near a childcare centre and possessing drugs and ammunition. The court heard he allegedly drove a stolen…
Psychologist finds former Fort Smith schools daycare worker is ‘sex addict,’ fit to stand trial
A state psychologist has found a former Fort Smith Public Schools daycare worker mentally fit to stand trial on a rape accusation involving a 9-year-old child outside the school setting. The 21-year-old, described in…
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The Albanese government urgently needs a meaningful legacy. My vote is for fixing childcare
The Albanese government should make a cohesive childcare system its defining legacy, the author argues, warning that Labor cannot assume voters will reward it simply because conditions in Australia compare favourably…
Students Earn Spanish CDA Credential At GNTC
Seven graduates received Spanish-language Child Development Associate credentials at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton on Nov. 10. The 120-hour program prepares Spanish-speaking…
New study looks at if kids are more creative than adults
New research challenges the idea that children are more creative than adults. The study examined how people of different ages generate ideas, while examples from parents illustrate the imaginative play and inventions…
Server at local restaurant saves child from choking
A server at George's Family Restaurant in Dayton, Ohio, is being hailed as a hero after saving a young child from choking. According to reports from WHIO, the employee, identified as Tori, successfully performed the…