In working order: Cockrill construction nearing completion Aug 1, 2008
While the finishing touches are being applied to Cockrill MS, crews are expected to being moving dirt and preliminary construction on the Herman Lawson Early Childcare Center on Aug. 11, which will be built on the current vacant lot immediately east of Earl Slaughter Elementary School ... The 88,000 square foot, single story Herman Lawson Early Childcare Center should be completed by July 31, 2009, Dry said ... The Herman Lawson Early Childcare Center campus will be much more conducive to... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Preschool room discussion leans toward geothermal system Jul 17, 2008
During a previous meeting, board members discussed the estimated cost of additional preschool classrooms, if district officials wanted to add those to the childcare center. ADVERTISEMENT. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Australian Woman Charged With Rubbing Feces in Boy's... Jul 15, 2008
The alleged incident is said to have taken place two years ago at a childcare center in Ipswich. According to The Courier, the incident has only come to light in recent weeks after the mother of the child, Rochelle Hodge, was informed of the abuse of her son Connor by a former employee. (Fox News)
OSU construction, Ray raise OK’d Jul 13, 2008
The 55 million building is planned to host student government, leadership and involvement offices, as well as student media, a drop-in childcare center and more. It would essentially replace the deteriorating Snell Hall. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Children’s center serves area youth Jul 6, 2008
SCC has held a Five-Star license through the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development, since the year 2000 when the DCD began issuing star-rated licenses to all eligible childcare center and family childcare homes, she said. According to the DCD, a high-quality childcare program will help prepare a child for school readiness by increasing chances to succeed. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Kids really dig gardening program Jul 6, 2008
But in the case of the preschoolers at the Yeladim Childcare Center at the Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven, the dirty hands signify that the youngsters also are going green. The Yeladim Childcare Center was selected as one of 75 preschools across the country to receive a Wuzzleburg Preschool Garden Award from the National Gardening Association ... The Yeladim Childcare Center met the criteria for the award with plans to organize a group of 10 or more preschoolers ages 3 to 5 and a... (New Haven Register, CT)
What would you like to see happen to the Home Depot building? Jun 25, 2008
Jay wrote on Jun 23, 2008 11:51 AM:" gottago with Laura: Sorry people, but the ideal thought would have to be a place for a childcare center for school aged children and preteens with parents that are working during the summer months. During the school year it could be used as an after school program for latch key kids whose parents work until 6 PM. We don't need more retail stores,resturants,or fleet markets around here,we have plenty of those that apparently are not good enough for you... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
‘Storefront’ YMCA offers exciting preview of things to come Jun 22, 2008
Inside the building will be swimming pools, a community room, exercise and activity rooms, gymnasiums and other amenities, including a childcare center. Even before the doors opened on the storefront at Flach Realty in the old bank building, Y activities were already well underway with a school program at the Coxsackie -Athens Central School District. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Learning and laughter to be found at Rainbow Station Jun 14, 2008
Rainbow Station is the only childcare center in Austin with a nurse on site, Vires said. This is the most unique thing about us. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Major League Baseball Players Trust Presents 10 Volunteers of America Programs Nationwide With a Total of $100,000 in Grants Jun 10, 2008
-- Volunteers of America of Western Nebraska, Chappell Childcare Center, Chappell, Neb. The Chappell Childcare Center opened in 1993 in the basement of a local nursing home in a rural area of Nebraska. (PR Newswire)
4-year-old girl strays five blocks from Kelso day-care center Jun 8, 2008
Kelso Christian Academy is a preschool and childcare center for infants and toddlers. There are 175 children enrolled there and 27 staff members. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Read more... May 31, 2008
A recent Minnesota Supreme Court decision that rescinded the property tax exemption of a small nonprofit childcare center, for example, has sent tremors through the nonprofit sector. In December, the Minnesota court ruled that the Under the Rainbow Child Care Center had to pay property taxes because, in essence, it gave nothing away. (PNN Online)
Community Fest is Saturday May 29, 2008
Curious Kids Childcare Center Rodeo Day at the Center, Coolidge Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. First United Methodist Church Giant Yard Sale and Car Wash, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Chicken Barbecue Dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at 34 Felton St., off the Hudson rotary. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Parkside Athletics expansion slated May 24, 2008
In the childcare center, the room will be configured to separate babies and toddlers. The child care facility provides baby-sitting while parents work out. (Pekin Times, IL)
Bloomington day care closed after infant's death May 24, 2008
lowrider wrote on May 23, 2008 8:52 PM:" When a tragedy such as this occurs, everyone has an opinion and some little piece of information to share. Every childcare center has it's faults. Every childcare home has flaws. I believe most care for children in a loving and professional manner. If there was concern about how the home was being run why didn't those who "know all about it" file a complaint months ago or offer to help the home provider rectify the situation. We all want to be heard after... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
In Our Town: Collins: Collins Library expands services over recent years May 24, 2008
Evans-Winfield and Newton, often working together, visit five daycares - one in Nevada, one in Rhodes, one in Collins and two in Maxwell - and they also visit the Story Time Childcare Center in Maxwell to provide storytimes. Newton said she works a lot on early literacy skills, while Evans- Winfield is focused more on sensory perception learning. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Around Town: May 23 to May 30 May 23, 2008
For more information please contact the childcare center at 781-829-2156 and speak to Keira, Tricia, or Bethany. SUICIDE AWARENESS WALK. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
More of this story May 22, 2008
"Childcare center personnel, family childcare providers, relatives, and babysitters or nannies need to correctly buckle up all passengers." ... Licensed childcare centers, as well as registered family and group childcare providers, are required to follow that law and additional requirements. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Former Wildcat shines as a Longhorn May 21, 2008
During the 2007-08 year, Kasparek has been involved in community projects such as mentoring young students in math and reading at Sanchez Elementary School and reading to children and helping with playground activites at the UT Childcare Center. The Big 12 Conference Good Works Team is a very nice honor to receive, Kasparek said. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
County P&Z looking at several items May 12, 2008
A special-use permit request for an existing childcare center run in the home of Cenia Roman on Palm Avenue in Pirtleville is also on the agenda. Granting the permit will legalize her 18-year business venture. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Local Business in Brief May 9, 2008
Another new feature is the Harkins PlayCenter, an in-lobby childcare center supervised by certified professionals. The Harkins Tucson Spectrum is located on the southwest corner of I-19-Irvington interchange. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Not your father's senior center May 6, 2008
As an example of forward-looking planning, a Lifespan center designed for a community in Washington includes "an auditorium with telescoping theater seating system, food court and cafe, classrooms, art studios, games room, medical model adult day-care center, drop-in childcare center and self-contained fitness center," according to a brochure. Bonds approvedIt also has a price tag that exceeds $10 million. (News & Observer)
YMCA readies to open one-of-a-kind facility May 4, 2008
The pools and initial buildings represent the first phase of development for the headquarters, as there are plans to build a gym as well as a wellness and childcare center. Tannery estimates the gym will run 4 million and be used for roller hockey, volleyball, ballroom dancing, you name it. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
GRANT FOR G.C. DAYCARE May 2, 2008
The funds will go toward purchasing an existing building at Third and Walnut near the elementary school to be used as a childcare center. KidZone, a non-profit entity opened in 2007, has been renting from the Guthrie Center Area Development Corporation. (The Guthrian, IA)
Importance of immunizations being highlighted May 2, 2008
Infant immunization is extremely important and begins a lifetime of good health," said Iowa Department of Public Health acting Bureau of Disease Prevention and Immunization Chief Don Callaghan. IDPH works to ensure all Iowa children, regardless of income or insurance, are properly vaccinated. The IDPH Immunization Program purchases and distributes vaccine to public and private health care providers through the Vaccines for Children Program. Approximately 257,000 Iowans ages 18 and younger are... (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)
Developer offers new Brimbal Avenue plan May 2, 2008
Now, CEA Group hopes to develop the site with a mix of retail and office space along with a childcare center. The plan calls for four buildings with three housing retail and office space clustered in the middle and a childcare center on the Sohier Road side. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Youngsters fingerprinted Apr 17, 2008
Sgt. Dale Embry, California Police Department, fingerprints a toddler at the St. Paul's Childcare Center, California, on Friday afternoon ... Sgt. Dale Embry, California Police Department, visited the St. Paul's Childcare Center, California, on Friday afternoon, to fingerprint the youngsters ... Between the children at the United Church of Christ Playschool (which Embry fingerprinted on Thursday), and St. Paul's Childcare Center, we probably fingerprinted about 70 children this week. (California Democrat, MO)
Zumba, anyone? Apr 8, 2008
How she fits it in: "I fit my schedule around Zumba." she says, explaining that while she dances her heart out for an hour, her kids play in the YMCA childcare center. Benefits: Because it's 60 minutes of non-stop dancing, Zumba is definitely a cardio workout. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
For 7 months, loan kept daycare holding breath Apr 5, 2008
At issue was a Community Facilities direct loan from USDA Rural Development totaling $966,500, to finance the New London Community Childcare Center ... Similar loans have been used to help finance 54 childcare centers throughout the state, according to the USDA. But its approval has been held up over the adequacy of the paperwork submitted by the New London School Board and the foundation overseeing the center's finances. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
'We can do it!' Apr 5, 2008
While it's also not a childcare center, some parents arrange babysitting trades for when they're in class. The next women's MBA graduate program information session is Saturday, April 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. on the Mills campus. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Offco builds office park with no concessions Mar 20, 2008
Winding roadways, built-in patios and ideas for an on-site childcare center, Stewart hopes the business park will fill the gap many others have left behind ... With winding paths between buildings, built-in patios, ideas for an on-site childcare center and behind it all, the state park and the lake providing the perfect backdrop, Stewart said the idea was to build a business park and office space completely different than what anyone else in the area could offer. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Smugg's Top Vermont Family Skiing Mar 9, 2008
A topnotch certified childcare center on the mountainside solves the problem of parents with kids too young to ski. Kids lessons start at 9am, and include lunch and apr;s-ski activities until late afternoon. (Suite101.com)
United Way surpasses $250,000 goal Mar 7, 2008
Niles-Buchanan YMCA Northside Childcare Center. Safe Shelter. (Niles Star, MI)
Memorial execs evaluating $33,000 net income loss Mar 7, 2008
The childcare center recently extended its hours to accommodate evening shift-working parents. Illness and overtime pay for covering absent employees in January was also a significant contributor, he said. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Moratorium on taxing nonprofits proposed Mar 6, 2008
The state supreme court ruling in the case of Under the Rainbow Childcare Center vs. County of Goodhue created a new standard for deciding if an organization qualifies for the tax exemptions under the state's statue, nonprofits said. Typically, six standards were used to determine if an organization qualified as a tax-exempt charity. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Children entertained at The Goddard School in Leander Feb 28, 2008
Preschoolers at Leander's newest childcare center eagerly welcomed storyteller George Denny, who visited The Goddard School on Thursday. Denny, longtime Leander resident, entertained the children with songs, ukulele music, and a bilingual crocodile puppet. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
New childcare center opens Feb 26, 2008
The Hutcherson family YMCA offers basketball courts, a family friendly pool and a state of the art workout facility The new childcare center gives parents the opportunity for peace of mind. It's a stress reliever because they know they have somewhere their children can be when they're at work or doing other things that work, says parent Sara Buchter. (FOX23.com, OK)
United Way kept faith with nonprofits Feb 21, 2008
It sent long-awaited checks to Community Outreach, the Presbyterian Preschool and Childcare Center, Home Life, Vina Moses, the Philomath Youth Activities Center, the Boys Club of Corvallis and the Girl Scouts of the Santiam Council. In all, those payments totaled 37,912. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Chocolate Event raises more than $1,500 Feb 20, 2008
The Women s Community Y fundraiser The Chocolate Event on Saturday at Riverfront Community Center raised more than 1,500 for the nationally accredited childcare center in Leavenworth. According to Pat Barnhardt, executive director, the event was as successful as organizers had hoped. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
United Way balances its books Feb 16, 2008
The final payout of 37,912 was shared among seven local social service agencies, with the biggest chunk 12,662 going to Community Outreach Inc. Other nonprofits receiving past-due grants were the Presbyterian Preschool and Childcare Center, Home Life, Vina Moses, the Boys Club of Corvallis, the Philomath Youth Activities Center and the Girl Scouts of the Santiam Council. Only Benton County grant recipients were affected by the shortfall. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Region Roundup Feb 11, 2008
The event is sponsored by Comet Kids Childcare Center. Cost is 25 for activity supplies, lunch and snacks. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
New daycare bill proposal Feb 2, 2008
February 2, 2008 - 7:19 AM Sub-Navigation. America's Most Wanted. (FOX23.com, OK)
More sex offenders could be publicized on state Web site Jan 31, 2008
Tony Fulton of Lincoln, local governments could keep sex offenders from working within 500 feet of a school or childcare center. They can already keep sex offenders from living within 500 feet of a school or childcare center. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Goddard School launches new Stone Oak area early childhood center Jan 28, 2008
The has opened a new preschool childcare center in North San Antonio that can accommodate up to 130 children. The new preschool can care for children aged six weeks to six years old and it is located at 21785 Hardy Oak Blvd. The school is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is located in the Stone Oak area. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
MHS board approves naming childcare building after Loren, Miriam Nichols Jan 25, 2008
The Memorial Health System Board of Directors approved naming the Learn and Grow Depot childcare center building the Nichols Building and its conference room the Nichols Education Center at its meeting Monday evening. Loren and Miriam Nichols were members of the MHS Volunteer Corps and performed various duties for the hospital. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Many working parents not taking advantage of Oregon law Jan 23, 2008
It s gut-wrenching for parents, says Judi Gilles, program manager at Fruit & Flower Childcare Center in Northwest Portland. You feel like whatever decision you make, you let someone down, your boss, your co-workers or your child. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
»More at Four earns five star distinction Jan 19, 2008
A higher star rating means a program or childcare center has met higher standards in staff education and program standards. The star system was designed to help parents become more aware of the quality of care and/or education available when choosing child care or preschool programs for their child. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Altavista council gives go-ahead on daycare center Jan 10, 2008
The church, located on U.S. 29 North, will operate a before- and after-school program, childcare center, and summer camp, and hold educational programs, including computer training ... He said the church already operates childcare centers in Rustburg and Brookneal ... He said the church already operates childcare centers in Rustburg and Brookneal. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Wiggles & Giggles - new childcare center Jan 8, 2008
Wiggles es - new childcare center ... Wiggles & Giggles is a new learning and childcare center located at Highway 4 and Shillings Bridge Road. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
SF Crews Battling Fire Worry Building Could Collapse Dec 19, 2007
The childcare center at the building will remain closed for the day, Gibson said. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. (NBC 11, CA)
Local school districts call off classes again Dec 13, 2007
The childcare center and offices were open at Tri County Technology Center. All of our partner schools are closed and since the majority of our students are high school students, they wouldn t be here anyway. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Closings & Cancellations (Thursday) Dec 13, 2007
Clay Co. - Clay Co. Childcare Center - Closed Thursday. Clay Co. - Clay Co. Head Start Christmas Party Thursday - Cancelled. (Topeka Capital-Journal -- Sports)
Updated: Weather-related closings Dec 11, 2007
Manhattan - Seven Dolors Childcare Center ... Topeka - Mater Dei Childcare Center. (Topeka Capital-Journal -- Sports)
MHS board approves 2008 budget Dec 8, 2007
3 million, about $505,000 more than 2007 estimates, mostly because of the new Learn and Grow Depot childcare center. Payroll expenses budgeted for 2008 totaled $8,569,943. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Childcare center gains nod Dec 6, 2007
He said the church already operates childcare centers in Rustburg and Brookneal. Under Altavista's zoning ordinance, the church could use the former school for before- and after-school programs, summer camp, daycare services and educational purposes, including computer training. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Turn your love for skiing into a family affair Dec 4, 2007
Smuggs wows parents with a state-of-the-art, 5,400-square-foot childcare center where kids are divided by age into three rooms (6 to 16 months; 17 months to 2-1/2 years; and 2-1/2 to 3 years). Along with myriad age-appropriate toys, climbing equipment, and playhouses for everybody, theres radiant floor heating, a one-way viewing window for parents, and ski-in/ski-out convenience. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Clift family donates to YMCA Nov 30, 2007
The Clifts' donation will provide a childcare center for parents who are using the facility. There are still plenty of opportunities to get involved in the Craig and Steven Hogan Family Center YMCA. Visit , or call Mounts at 428-9622, ext. (Madison County Record, AL)
SHIRLEY CAROLIN will be lighting the hospice tree... Nov 30, 2007
"There were so many children who called him 'Grandpa Jack.'" He volunteered at a childcare center and assisted disabled children in a horse therapy program for many years before they moved to Sonoma 10 years ago. Once in Sonoma he jumped right in, instantly making friends and finding ways to make a difference. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Let's Hear It For The Boys Nov 30, 2007
Funds are also allocated to the adjoining Sunshine Station Childcare Center, KTNA radio station, the Denali Arts Council, the food pantry, local schools, free box and other small businesses. Loudon said his job is to make sure people are having a really good time throughout the evening, even when things get a little out of hand. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
State & Local Nov 23, 2007
Children at the Escuelita Del Alma Childcare Center sat on the floor Tuesday playing with Lincoln Logs, toys approved by both the center's director and a research group because they passed choke tests. . (The Daily Texan, TX)
Principal Cohen gets canned Nov 21, 2007
Roudenbush Childcare Center at Frost. Toddlers and infants laced up their booties, rallied together and managed to donate the most food out of all the classes in the Roudenbush Childcare Center ... Kids in the Roudenbush Childcare Center collected 825 food items to give to the Cameron Senior Center as a part of their holiday food basket program and food pantry. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Locals watch for recalled toys Nov 13, 2007
Kim Vanpelt at the Childcare Center for Therapy said her organization often buys secondhand toys, many from Kidworks, to save money. Workers at the center make sure the toys are easy to wash and easily sanitized before purchasing them, she said. (Daily Iowan, IA)
MHS and county commissioners discuss EMS transition Nov 10, 2007
An open house for the new Learn and Grow Depot childcare center and the newly renovated Village Manor will be on Saturday ... Learn and Grow Depot childcare center director Jill Nusbaum gave an update on the newly opened center. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
In Tomorrow's NT: County to submit grant application for childcare center Nov 8, 2007
Atlantic News Telegraph. No publications or editions were found. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Discovery Communications Opening Onsite Childcare Center at Global Headquarters Nov 8, 2007
The children's education at the childcare center will be shaped by Discovery's commitment to science, exploration and education, all core to the company's mission of helping people explore their world and satisfy their curiosity. Continuing Discovery's commitment to living and working green, the childcare center will be eco-friendly in its design and operations ... "The new childcare center adds to our growing list of unique programs, including an onsite Wellness Center, fitness programs and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
