/tags/childcare childcare en-US Copyright Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-07-17/what-know-ohio-new-childcare-rating-system The plan is drawing mixed reviews. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-07-17/what-know-ohio-new-childcare-rating-system /2024-06-11/30-of-ohioans-dont-have-access-to-child-care-nonprofit-reports There just aren't enough slots to meet the needs. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-06-11/30-of-ohioans-dont-have-access-to-child-care-nonprofit-reports Ngozi Cole /2024-05-23/with-ohio-in-a-daycare-crisis-republicans-propose-three-way-cost-sharing-for-child-care Two GOP state lawmakers came out with an identical pair of proposals Wednesday to create a public-private child care funding partnership in Ohio. Thu, 23 May 2024 19:52:26 GMT /2024-05-23/with-ohio-in-a-daycare-crisis-republicans-propose-three-way-cost-sharing-for-child-care Sarah Donaldson /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-05-15/child-care-crisis-hurting-ohio-economy Business leaders in the state are saying a lack of accessible, affordable child care is hurting their companies. Wed, 15 May 2024 08:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-05-15/child-care-crisis-hurting-ohio-economy /2024-05-14/child-care-facilities-in-ohio-close-down-for-the-day-as-workers-call-for-change-in-state-policy More than 250 child care providers and facilities were reportedly closed down in cities across Ohio Monday. Tue, 14 May 2024 16:59:25 GMT /2024-05-14/child-care-facilities-in-ohio-close-down-for-the-day-as-workers-call-for-change-in-state-policy Karen Kasler /2024-02-14/unlicensed-child-care-providers-can-care-for-more-kids-under-bill-headed-to-senate-floor A bill that allows unlicensed child care providers to serve more children for more hours each week easily advanced out of a Senate committee Wednesday — even as Democrats express unease with the measure. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:10:31 GMT /2024-02-14/unlicensed-child-care-providers-can-care-for-more-kids-under-bill-headed-to-senate-floor Brandon Smith /2023-08-11/child-care-system-is-severely-broken-advocates-tell-indiana-lawmakers Indiana's child care business model is severely broken from every angle — that's what lawmakers heard last week during hours of testimony at a study committee examining the child care system. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT /2023-08-11/child-care-system-is-severely-broken-advocates-tell-indiana-lawmakers Brandon Smith /politics/2023-06-20/1-8-million-grant-training-childcare-workers-hamilton-county Hamilton County commissioners approved the allocation last week as part of the county’s federal stimulus funding. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:20:00 GMT /politics/2023-06-20/1-8-million-grant-training-childcare-workers-hamilton-county Becca Costello /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-05-17/summer-break-working-parents-childcare For many working parents, preparing for summer has meant a stress-filled search for childcare so moms and dads can keep earning their paychecks. Wed, 17 May 2023 08:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-05-17/summer-break-working-parents-childcare /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-05-03/covid-pandemic-childcare-staffing-crisis-years-later The childcare staffing crisis — which surged during the pandemic — isn't letting up. Wed, 03 May 2023 08:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-05-03/covid-pandemic-childcare-staffing-crisis-years-later