Policymaking that considers the unique developmental needs of young children, as well as their lived experiences and that of their families, can set the foundation for health and well-being throughout ...

BOISE — Idaho Department of Health and Welfare came before the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Tuesday with ...

Proposed investments in the Build Back Better agenda would benefit a significant number of workers, particularly women and women of color; transform the home care and early childhood sectors; and lift ...

Parental warmth and affection in early childhood can have life-long physical and mental health benefits for children, and new UCLA Health research points to an important underlying process: children's ...

Parental warmth and affection in early childhood can have life-long physical and mental health benefits for children, and new research points to an important underlying process: children's sense of ...

On Wednesday, parents and supporters at the state Capitol on Wednesday urged lawmakers to expand early childhood care options. The group addressed the urgent demand for high-quality child care and ...

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye speaks to lawmakers about a proposed regulation change for the care of 2-year-olds on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Hartford. Credit: Ginny ...

A teacher works with a student at a Milwaukee child care center. Recruiting more men to early childhood education could help increase pay. Credit: Camilla Forte/The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...

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Ready Readers volunteers visit classrooms in low-income communities to read aloud to young children, which can help build early literacy skills in preparation for kindergarten. Studies show that ...

With valley-wide workforce challenges like housing, cost of living and industry-specific headwinds, Eagle County’s early child care providers have long faced a crisis in recruiting, hiring and ...