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DES MOINES, Iowa- Federal childcare stabilization grants are set to expire on Saturday and can further threaten the already struggling childcare industry. The pandemic brought to light the economic difficulties that the industry faced. As a result, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan. Under this legislation, $24 billion in childcare stabilization funds were provided to […] ....
The Primrose School of Urbandale is running at half-capacity because they can't find the staff they need to care for kids in the Des Moines metro. ....
Governor s Child Care Task Force to address state shortages Share Updated: 6:59 PM CDT May 4, 2021 Share Updated: 6:59 PM CDT May 4, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC HAS CREATED A CHILD CARE CRISIS IN IOWA. SO, GOVERNOR REYNOLDS RESPONDED WITH A NEW CHILD CARE TASK FORC KCCI’S CYNTHIA FODOR SPOKE WITH A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE TODAY ABOUT THEIR FIRST ASSIGNMENT. THE GOVERNOR HAS ASKED THE TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY TO ADDRESS THE CHILDCAR SHORTAGE IN THE STATE. WE TALKED ABOUT THE CHILDCARE COALITION THAT SAYS THE GROUP HAS 100 DAYS TO COME UP WITH BIG, BOLD RECOMMENDATIONS. THEY HAVE BEEN PUSHING LAWMAKERS FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS TO PROVIDE STATE FUNDING. PRIOR TO THE COVID RELATED ISSUES, WE ALREA HAVE IOWA HAS A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF WORKING PARENTS. IT IS REALLY JUST ESCALATING THE ISSUE AND IT BROUGHT IT TO LIGHT THAT THE CHILDCARE SYSTEM CRUMBLED DURING COVID AND WE HAVE ....
[email protected] CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Mayor Joel Greer signs a proclamation declaring April 10-16 the Week of the Young Child. It is an annual event meant to raise awareness about the importance of early childhood development and child care services. Mayor Joel Greer has seen the positive effects of quality child care and development first hand. This is why he proclaimed Marshalltown will recognize the Week of the Young Child. The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Established in 1971, this marks the 50th anniversary. The purpose of the week, which takes place April 10-16, is to raise awareness toward the importance of quality early childhood development and child care services. ....
Opinion: Iowa must restore preschool funding. Our recovery depends on it. E.J. Wallace, Guest columnist Replay Video UP NEXT Earlier this month, when Iowa’s preschool cuts came to light and ultimately were passed as part of the state’s supplemental school aid package, I was shocked and deeply disappointed in our policymakers. This is truly disheartening, especially during COVID-19, a time that has already proven to be incredibly difficult for Iowa’s kids, families and preschool providers. State Voluntary Preschool Program funds are determined based on the previous year’s enrollment numbers. Preschool an important form of child care and early learning took a huge hit in enrollment due to the pandemic, a factor that I hoped the state Legislature would take into account. Unfortunately, due to reduced enrollment in 2020, over $7 million was eliminated from Iowa’s preschool budget, meaning that over 2,600 Iowa children who rely on p ....