As a parent of a 4-year-old, I am so excited by the prospect of enrolling my son in a public pre-K program this fall. Not only would he gain valuable cognitive and social skills, our family would save thousands of dollars in child care expenses. It’s a win-win. Unfortunately, our school district only offers two […]
More than 170 day care operators in Maine have closed shop in the past year, and those that remain can't find enough workers. Government aid is on the way, but the industry may need restructuring.
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Gina Forbes holds her 13-month-old daughter, Selena Forbes-Morales, in the playground at Roots and Fruits child care in South Portland on May 20. Roots and Fruits is closing in June after 16 years in business. Forbes, who is director of the child care, said the business broke even pre-pandemic but the last year has only exacerbated existing issues and it is now operating at a deficit. In order to stay running, it would have to cut pay to teachers and raise tuition, and that would not be true to the school’s mission.
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When she wakes up each morning, Christine Biyoga sends up a prayer that today is not the day she gets sick.