State rules add to home day care challenges
By Britta Arendt The Minnesota Legislature is currently considering several proposed changes to rules and regulations regarding child care as part of the Child Care Regulation Modernization Project. These include…
Read MoreChild care providers have different perspective
PART 5: PRIVATE PROVIDER PERSPECTIVE American families cannot find child care and it’s costing their employers hundreds of billions of dollars in lost productivity every year. Locally, we see the…
Read MorePart 4: This Is an Economic Issue, Not Just a Family One
By Rebekah Z. If you don’t have kids, or your kids are grown, you might think this doesn’t affect you. But I recently sat down with some people who are…
Read MorePart 3: The Financial Weight of Child Care
By Rebekah Z. Even when you “win” the childcare lottery and find a spot, the victory comes with a massive price tag. At Weefolks, this family pays $230 a week.…
Read MoreThe Human Cost of Child Care
By Rebekah Z. I recently had the chance to hear from Ciarán Ballek, a mother in the Grand Rapids area. She’s currently balancing a five-year-old son with another baby due…
Read MorePart 1: The Big Picture of Child Care
By Rebekah Z. Behind the scenic views and the Northwoods charm, there is a quiet crisis unfolding in the living rooms and kitchens of families across our community. It’s a…
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