Kangaroo Bob's in Council Bluffs Apr 22, 2008
Gubbel said Kangaroo Bob's activities are good for parties, childcare centers and church functions. There are five package deals that include playtime with the inflatables. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
13-year-old's death in YWCA incident considered drowning Apr 8, 2008
HappyInIllinois wrote on Mar 26, 2008 10:02 PM:" Having Children of my own I cannot imagine what this family is going through, my thoughts and prayers are with them, however reading some of these comments is just sad, first of all anyone promoting the "sue" issue, give me a break, Is there really a dollar amount that will replace this child? NO Maybe instead of focusing so much energy on that it should be directed at finding out why this happened and doing what it takes to make sure it doesn't... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
For 7 months, loan kept daycare holding breath Apr 5, 2008
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. The dispute, which focused on the validity of the legal documents used in the loan application, left city officials frustrated with the delays and rising costs, and parents worried about the daycare's future. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Preschool Program Prevents Early Obesity Trend Apr 1, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Investigators say an obesity prevention program that helps preschoolers get on the road to healthy eating has shown impressive results in early testing in eight subsidized inner-city childcare centers in Miami Dade County, Florida ... At six "intervention" childcare centers, teachers made menu modifications such as promoting water as the primary beverage; offering only skim or 1 percent milk; limiting juices and other sweetened beverages; and serving fruits and... (MEDLINEplus)
* DPP legislator says lack of babysitters will limit program Mar 28, 2008
Chen's suggestion that the subsidy be issued to parents who send their children to registered childcare centers outside the ministry's network was rejected. This story has been viewed 423 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Australian Stock Index Has Biggest Weekly Decline Since 1987, Led by Banks Mar 7, 2008
The stock continued yesterday's slump on concern the sale of a 60 percent stake in its U.S. childcare centers to Morgan Stanley for A$750 million ($698 million) will curb earnings growth. (AGK AU), Australia's biggest energy retailer, added 20 cents, or 1. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
ABC Learning Shares Plunge as US Asset Sale May Curb Growth Mar 6, 2008
March 6 (Bloomberg) -- tumbled to the lowest in 6 1/2 years in Sydney trading on concern the sale of a 60 percent stake in its U.S. childcare centers to Morgan Stanley for A$750 million ($700 million) will curb earnings growth ... The deal means ABC Learning will surrender financial control of more than 40 percent of its roughly 2,300 childcare centers globally -- having almost quadrupled its size in 2 1/2 years. (Bloomberg)
IBM's KidSmart takes computer education to schools Feb 24, 2008
According to its website, IBM has donated more than 40,000 Young Explorer Learning Centers to preschools and non-profit childcare centers in over 50 countries. Children are easily attracted to Little Tikes' Young Explorer computer, which looks more like a toy than a computer. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Be brave and shave! Feb 23, 2008
Alyssa has challenged all the childcare centers around Bendigo and the different units of the Bendigo Council to join her in the Great Shave. The money you raised will go directly to supporting those patients and their families. (ABC Regional Online)
Selecting Infant Daycare Feb 20, 2008
This includes private childcare centers, workplace childcare, cooperative childcare, nonprofit childcare, and chain centers. Live in or Live out Nanny. (Suite101.com)
Laney Center’s dedication today 02-17-2008 Feb 17, 2008
After working in insurance and financial services for many years, Evans and wife Lynda run a real estate and mortgage broker business, Kids Depot Realty, which lists and sells privately-owned preschools and childcare centers. They also own and operate several childcare centers. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Commissioners take care of business Feb 15, 2008
The zoning ordinance for childcare centers was amended to include that operators of the centers also occupy the homes as their primary residence ... During a meeting last month, she indicated that she does not think the change adequately addresses perceived problems associated with operators of residential childcare centers who do not live in the homes. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Tribe revokes daycare license after sex assault at casino Feb 15, 2008
New Horizon leases space to operate childcare centers at casinos in a total of 11 other states, and also has a number of freestand. ing daycare centers in the Twin Cities and other locations. (Winona Daily News, MN)
HUGH B. PRICE & OLIVER W. SLOMAN: Mobilizing to fight childhood obesity Feb 1, 2008
They could serve in schools, YWCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, community centers, neighborhood clinics, childcare centers, churches and other venues where they can establish and sustain regular contact with children and their families. Health care professionals who have retired, or are on the cusp of retiring, constitute a potentially vast resource that could be tapped. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Avoid Teacher Burnout Jan 24, 2008
Early childhood teachers, particularly those who work in childcare centers and preschools are underpaid and receive little or no benefits. Early childhood teachers, particularly those that work in childcare centers and preschools not only care for children, they are expected to perform heavy cleaning duties such as scrubbing bathrooms, mopping classroom floors, and vacuuming carpets with no extra compensation. (Suite101.com)
Altavista council gives go-ahead on daycare center Jan 10, 2008
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)
Work for the Best Boss in the World You! Jan 5, 2008
- From childcare centers and tutoring services to fitness facilities for kids, child-related services are booming. "In virtually every community in the country, you can find a child-related niche to fill with your franchise," Bradley says. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Daycare Environment Affects Kids' Activity Levels Dec 20, 2007
Hales and his team used a new scoring system, the Environment and Policy Assessment and Observation (EPAO) instrument, to evaluate the physical environment of 20 childcare centers, the behavior and training of staff, and policies on physical activity ... Those attending childcare centers that scored above the median spent 15 percent of their time on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and 50 percent of their time doing sedentary activities, while children at centers that scored below the... (MEDLINEplus)
Marion County Board of Empowerment to Receive $537,477 For County Children 0-5 years Dec 15, 2007
Martha Popson, Board Coordinator since 2005, says, "The answers fell into three main categories: Parents need help of all sorts to help raise a family today; preschools and childcare centers and homes must continue to become more professional and effective; in a time of tightening budgets, all health and human service providers must work together for the good of our citizens. That's what we will concentrate on this year.". "One of the interesting projects we have this year is tracking the number... (Knoxville Journal Express, IA)
First-class pre K will help state’s children succeed Dec 14, 2007
Grants will be provided to public school systems, Head Start centers and private childcare centers to help them meet high standards. The grants are designed to meet the needs of each classroom. (Hartselle Enquirer, AL)
Kids More Active When Playground Has Balls, Jump Ropes, Study Shows Dec 13, 2007
Researchers assessed the physical and social environmental factors thought to influence healthy weight at 20 childcare centers across North Carolina. Then they evaluated the physical activity levels of children attending the centers. (Science Daily)
Riley launches new voluntary pre-K initiative Dec 9, 2007
Pre-K Excellence Grants of up to 45,000 will be awarded to public school systems, Head Start centers and private childcare centers to help them achieve high quality standards. Each classroom will be able to charge up to 300 per child per month, but parents will get help based on their income level to make sure access is affordable. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
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)
* Educators, ministry negotiate bill Dec 2, 2007
Because childcare centers and kindergartens are subject to separate regulations, standards for teacher qualifications, operations and government subsidies differ, she said ... "More than 70 percent of kindergartens and childcare centers nationwide are privately owned and operated," Liu said ... Monthly fees for private childcare centers and kindergartens in Taipei can range from NT$11,000 to NT$17,000, while public schools average around NT$6,000, she said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Highlights from the December 2007 Journal of the American Dietetic Association Dec 1, 2007
About Feeding Children: Mealtimes in Childcare Centers in Four Western States. Emergency Preparedness Needs Assessment of Centralized School Foodservice and Warehousing Operations. (EurekAlert!)
Oculus named designer for Guardian Angel Settlement Nov 22, 2007
The building will accommodate about 160 children and replaces two separate childcare centers and administrative offices. Oculus will provide all architectural and interior design services for the new facility. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Good Luck Beating SAS Nov 9, 2007
The company is also famous for its ability to attract and retain employees with benefits such as childcare centers, a plush corporate campus in North Carolina, and a 35-hour work week. As in 1996, it tends to have a solid rapport with customers too. (Forbes -- Business)
Key Senate candidate Nov 3, 2007
A business owner, Key and his wife Shannon own three childcare centers, Open Arms Learning Center and Noah's Ark Pre-school in Mountain Home, and Kidko Learning Center in Flippin. They have two children, Ryan, age 13, and Rachel, age 9. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Starkville clashes with day care over Oct 24, 2007
Under Starkville's zoning regulations, childcare centers are not allowed in residential zones. But since Little Hearts, located at 238 Critz St., has been a day care for some 30 years and predates Starkville's zoning ordinances, it is allowed to continue operation but not expand. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
LOCAL CONCERN RISES ABOUT SKIN INFECTION RESISTANT ANTIBIOTICS Oct 20, 2007
Rushton also reports Cindy Malloy, RN from Macon County Health Department contacts local physicians, schools, childcare centers, hospital, and long-term care facilities weekly. Various diseases or symptoms of disease are reported so we know what's going on in our community and can implement strategies or share information with the public to prevent and control communicable disease. (Macon Chronicle-Herald, MO)
10 Tips To Reduce Germs In The Classroom Oct 17, 2007
found that instructional programs on germs and hand washing in childcare centers reduced the spread of infectious diseases during peak cold and flu season. Ask your child to avoid the community pencil sharpener. (CBS News)
Matt Krantz on stocks Sep 26, 2007
Many of its centers have swimming pools with slides, basketball courts, childcare centers, spas, climbing walls and other fun and active things for the family to do. It's a interesting idea. (USA Today -- Money)
* Garden of Hope Foundation honors young achievers Aug 25, 2007
"Instead of spending my money on unnecessary luxuries, I'd rather help disadvantaged children," Lin said, adding that she was inspired to take action after many of her mother's students were turned away from childcare centers. Her mother is a special education teacher. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
NOGGIN Promotes Bike Safety Education Through a National Partnership With St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) and Supports Nationwide Trike-A-Thon Program Beginning Monday, August 13 Aug 9, 2007
The St. Jude Trike-A-Thon is a special program developed for early childhood educators and childcare centers to teach children riding safety tips while helping to continue St. Jude's mission of finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. Each Trike-A- Thon event is a week-long activity involving young children, their parents and teachers, which introduces key concepts of riding safety, and concludes with a fun-filled event where the participants bring... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
District gets preschool $ Jul 20, 2007
" The grant can be a very good thing if it is inclusive of all the childcare centers in the county," she said, noting that this includes privately owned daycare programs. She said she would like the district to include transportation between in-home providers such as herself and the state-funded program. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Pre-K essential to learning Jul 15, 2007
" Kindergarten is a lot different today, Byrd said, because kindergarteners are already learning to read. "It is the foundation for the education as in years past they would have considered first grade to be the foundation," Byrd said. Kindergarten teachers can tell on the first day of school whether a student attended pre-k or not, according to Kristin Garrison, director of Todd's School of Merit, in Willis. "It's extremely essential because the skills required in school have been bumped down... (Conroe Courier, TX)
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The Beauregard Parish Library is testing a pilot program, placing deposit collections at childcare centers in different areas of Beauregard Parish. The collections, which will remain at the different centers during the summer, vary in size to accommodate the number of children participating in each program. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Group to address daycare pinch Jul 5, 2007
The team will look at the capacity of the existing childcare centers around Telluride, whether they could expand, the possibility of starting a new daycare center and the Damoclean sword that hangs over all of these questions cost. Daycare centers need space for kids to run around, play and learn, and that space isn t cheap to rent or buy around Telluride, nor is it easy to find. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Shigella cases on the rise Jul 2, 2007
"We are working with local pools, doctors' offices and childcare centers to educate them about preventing the spread of shigella in the community, but with the holiday coming, we want to remind individuals what they can do to stop the spread of this illness.". Shigella is also often transmitted in child-care facilities, since many children are in diapers. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Police department to participate in criminal intelligence group Jun 29, 2007
SPECIAL PERMITS Commissioners reached a consensus to move forward with a proposal to allow childcare centers to open at 1111 and 1115 Cherokee St.. City Planner Roger Denton said the properties are in a residential neighborhood and combine to form a duplex. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Parts Of Proposed Anti-Smoking Law Opposed Jun 13, 2007
He said he also agrees with banning smoking in licensed family childcare centers. Reid said he thinks one of the problems with banning smoking in multi-family housing units is that it might affect people who smoke marijuana for medicinal purpose, a use that has been endorsed by the City Council. (NBC 11, CA)
Kew Gds. Hills school to be closed Jun 1, 2007
The DOE said it will continue to operate its more than 40 childcare centers that serve school-age parents. Reach reporter Alex Christodoulides by e-mail at achristodoulides@timesledger. (Flushing Times, NY)
Hand-foot-mouth cases up slightly this month in Singapore May 29, 2007
MCYS added that it was overseeing all 732 registered childcare centers in Singapore and had increased the number of spot checks at childcare centers ... Operators and supervisors from more than 700 childcare centers will participate an anti-hand-foot and mouth disease seminar at Singapore Polytechnic next month, which is organized by MCYS.. (People's Daily Online, China)
Children take part in pajama drive May 14, 2007
Both childcare centers are launching a Pajama Program drive, collecting new pajamas and new or like-new books. The donations will go to Citrus Abuse Shelter Association (CASA) and The Harbor/Kids Central, to benefit foster children in Citrus County. (Crystal River Citrus County Chronicle, FL)
Democrats face off for right to race against Shay May 11, 2007
With an associate's degree in early childhood education, Oakey, has worked as director of two childcare centers. She coordinated Congressman Joe Sestak's campaign in her district. (News of Delaware County, PA)
As jobs draw workers to NW Ark., many can't find child care Apr 30, 2007
Michelle Stephens, executive director at the center, says some parents come in looking at childcare centers even before they've been hired at their new jobs. Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. (KSLA.com, LA)
* World News Quick Take Apr 26, 2007
SINGAPORE Infections on the rise Authorities have sent letters alerting childcare centers and schools to an unusual rise in the number of hand, foot and mouth disease infections, health officials said. The viral illness, which causes sores, rashes and fever, is mildly contagious and rarely fatal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
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Anticipation mounts as children and caregivers from local childcare centers prepare to launch brightly colored balloons into the sky Monday morning at El Dorado train depot ... Three area childcare centers are banding together this week in celebration of The Week of the Young Child. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Week of the Young Child April 22-28 Apr 20, 2007
Children from all childcare centers and home childcare facilities in Moberly and the surrounding towns are encouraged to participate. We encourage all parents and grandparents to attend the event and show support for your child. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Childcare centers strive to educate children at a younger age Apr 18, 2007
For those who don t have family or close friends in the area, many times they look to childcare centers. More childcare centers are adding play-based curriculum to prepare the children for school ... For this reason, preschools and childcare centers are trying to introduce children to academic material before they head to kindergarten. (Cadillac News, MI)
Alliance aims to expand access to pre-K programs Apr 8, 2007
About half the state-funded pre-K programs are at public schools, but 18 are in private childcare centers and two are affiliated with churches. More than half of the 1,080 students enrolled are low-income students. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Workers need paid sick leave Apr 8, 2007
This means additional lost work days for parents without child care or where childcare centers require sick children to stay at home. "Presenteeism" "" or going to work sick "" has negative public health implications that can spread beyond a single work site. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
U. increases parents' perks Apr 4, 2007
The University-sponsored U-Now daycare is nearly always full, and several mothers interviewed for this article agreed that more childcare centers were urgently needed. "We very much need to build a new childcare center that will accommodate the needs of our graduate students, faculty and staff, and that has a large number of infant and toddler spaces in particular," Girgus said. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Alabama gets pre-K perfect score Mar 30, 2007
The programs are available in 59 sites around the state and in a range of settings, including public schools, private childcare centers and churches. Although the quality of Alabama's pre-K program has been praised, the reach has been a source of criticism. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Idaho's childcare worst in country Mar 15, 2007
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) Office Specialist II Marilyn Acevedo stated that although IDHW processes applications and background checks and makes recommendations, the community controls childcare centers more than the state ... The Gem County Planning and Zoning Department makes sure childcare centers have the proper permits and enforces zoning violations but have no hand in regulating their operation. (Emmett Messenger Index, ID)
Grading System Proposed For Daycare Centers Mar 11, 2007
Under the bill, childcare centers would get their grades following inspections by the California Department Of Social Services. California licenses about 58,000 childcare centers across the state, and some daycare providers said they are concerned that a rating system may not be entirely fair. (NBC 11, CA)
Alliance names Advocate of the Year Mar 2, 2007
Andersen reviewed the facilities operated by the Alliance two childcare centers, two shelters, one counseling center and one sexual assault center. She also reviewed 21 programs operated by the agency. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Private schools to showcase programs Mar 1, 2007
Adults can find one-stop shopping for private schools, childcare centers, summer camps, year 'round programs and many other family-related items and services. "The Showcase of Private Schools and Children's Camps provides a good opportunity for families in this area to get more information about the educational opportunities for their children and determine what is the best fit for each child," said Deb Spiess, communications director for The John Cooper School. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Kids and Co. gets state's stamp of approval Feb 20, 2007
Kathy Sorrell, executive director of the Community Education Foundation, which sponsors Kids and Company, said only 57 childcare centers in the state have achieved this rating, and 10 of those are the Kids and Company sites operating in the Council Bluffs schools. "Fifty-seven licensed childcare facilities have qualified for level 2 status, we make up 10 of them," she said. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
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Health inspectors were contacting childcare centers, school systems, nursing homes, senior nutrition centers and grocery distributors to ensure that they are aware of the FDA warning. CDC officials believe the salmonella outbreak to be the nation's first stemming from peanut butter. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Schools Take Extra Precautions To Prevent Flu Feb 15, 2007
The flu bug is hitting schools and childcare centers especially hard this year. "We're getting a lot of students in the office with fevers, with headaches, with stomach aches," said Sarah Windlow, the principal of Holy Childhood Catholic School. (WCCO.com, MN)
School closings Jan 16, 2007
Iman Academy and Faith Childcare Centers. Memorial Hall School. (KHOU.com, TX)
LISC returns to hear more ideas on city improvement Jan 5, 2007
Virginia LISC is a community development organization which aims to improve neighborhoods by supporting the development of childcare centers, playgrounds, health clinics, schools, shopping centers and new businesses, as well as apartments and homes in low- to moderate-income communities. The success of these plans really depends on you and your input, said Veronica Jemmott, a community development manager with Virginia LISC.. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
