Statewide smoking ban moves forward in Iowa house Feb 7, 2008
If the proposal becomes law, smoking would be forbidden in all public restaurants, bars, government buildings, outdoor dining areas and businesses, including daycare facilities. In addition, smoking within 50 feet of a smoke-free building would be prohibited. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
House OKs sex offender residency bill Feb 2, 2008
House Bill 908, which passed on a 141-29 vote, would bar sex offenders listed on the state registry from living or working within 1,000 feet of schools, churches, daycare facilities or other places where children gather. Libraries were also added to the bill, said state Rep. (Catoosa County News, GA)
City sales tax revenues hit sharp decline Jan 23, 2008
Approved ordinance 76-08 which redesignated the property located at 121 Irwin Street, block 2, lot 10 of the Irwin Addition as a District R-3, daycare facilities district. Previously, the location was in the R District. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Rezoning agreement reached at commission meeting Dec 21, 2007
Permits for six daycare facilities and three duplexes in single-family zones not currently active were therefore rescinded. REZONING LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT The Commission unanimously approved to place an ordinance on first consideration to grant the request of the owners at Leavenworth Original Town Site on the corner of Fifth Street and Choctaw streets. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Family Y files Mahackeno plan with P&Z Dec 21, 2007
Family Y officials say that the plan for Mahackeno is designed to protect the natural resources of the area and preserve the character of the community, and the commercial/residential mixed-use plan proposed for its current property are both consistent with "smart growth" The Family Y currently operates under a Special Permit at its Post Road facility and at the Mahackeno Outdoor Center, as do all schools, houses of worship, daycare facilities, senior and arts centers and other similar... (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Round 3 for Farmington smoking ban Dec 19, 2007
Those places would include but not be limited to bars, restaurants, Bingo halls, child and adult daycare facilities, elevators, lobbies, halls, common areas, nursing homes, hospitals, sports arenas, private clubs while holding events open to the public, stores, malls, apartment buildings, assisted living facilities and more. The smoking ban would also be for hotels and motels, allowing for 20 percent of their rooms to remain for smoking customers. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
New teacher licensure deadline imposed Dec 11, 2007
This applies to educators whether working in public, private, parochial schools; daycare facilities; Headstart or other educational institutions/businesses. The Initial Educator License is issued for five years. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Turn your love for skiing into a family affair Dec 4, 2007
Until kids are big enough to haul their own gear, stick to smaller resorts with short walking distances from your condo to the slopes, daycare facilities, and ski school. Anyone who has schlepped a familys worth of ski equipment across a huge parking lot will appreciate the bliss of ski-in/ski-out lodging. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Barren Hill firefighters win first place Nov 29, 2007
The firemen and fire police have been conducting fire drills at Whitemarsh Township schools, daycare facilities and businesses. A fire prevention program took place at the fire department's grounds on Friday night, Oct. 12. (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Battle Over Mandatory Vaccinations Heats Up Nov 18, 2007
Of particular note is that this mandate applies across the board to all schools, public and private, and even daycare facilities whether they. receive government funding or not. (Newsmax)
accepted an offer to become the states agriculture commissioner Nov 9, 2007
He then authored legislation to extend those pesticide management techniques employed by Massachusetts farmers to schools, playgrounds, and daycare facilities in the Children and Families Protection Act. Petersen s was born in New York and holds a bachelor s degree from Wagner College on Staten Island, a master s degree in social work from Simmons College (he actually shows that as a master of science degree on www. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Post your Comments Planners to consider permanent High Tech High Nov 5, 2007
The proposed changes include increasing the number of children allowed in both "small" and "large" home daycare facilities by two, to eight children and 14 children, respectively, and requiring a "minor use permit" for small home daycares and a "director's permit" for large daycares. The council will make the final decision on the proposed changes to the zoning code. (North County Times)
Hawaii keiki among lowest at risk from lead Oct 30, 2007
There are approximately 1,200 licensed daycare facilities in Hawai'i, including roughly 550 operating in private homes, state health officials said. Those with unsafe lead levels will have to immediately correct the problem by installing filters, replacing plumbing fixtures or switching to bottled water. (Honolulu Advertiser)
MRSA Symptoms, Treatment Oct 26, 2007
Many such infections have occurred among athletes who share equipment or personal items (such as towels or razors) and children in daycare facilities. Symptoms. (WNBC.com, NY)
Drug-Resistant Staph: What You Need to Know Oct 24, 2007
Many such infections have occurred among athletes who share equipment or personal items (such as towels or razors) and children in daycare facilities. Posted by Nico. (New York Times)
Magna lets union in Oct 14, 2007
One reason the CAW never broke into Magna, despite numerous attempts, is that employees were happy with Magna's deferred profit-sharing plan, recreation areas, and daycare facilities, Mr. Lilley said. For more than a year however, Mr. Stronach has been talking about letting both the Canadian Auto Workers and the United Auto Workers unions in as a way to put aside old management-labour divisions in the North American auto industry and ensure its survival. (National Post)
Prevention through education Oct 11, 2007
Princeton Fire Chief Gary Hanna said his department will be making the rounds to all the public and private schools in Princeton and two daycare facilities to take about fire safety. At the preschool age, the students learn the Get out, stay out slogan of getting outside and not returning inside the home during a fire. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
The Hillary-Obama Faith Strategy for 2008 Oct 10, 2007
He said there were certain issues that not only proved his personal Christianity but on which liberal Christian politicians could turn the tables on conservative Christian politiciansissues like supporting daycare facilities and the estate tax ... He said there were certain issues that not only proved his personal Christianity but on which liberal Christian politicians could turn the tables on conservative Christian politiciansissues like supporting daycare facilities and the estate tax. (Townhall.com)
Guilty in child abuse case Oct 4, 2007
During the week, the two would stay with either of their grandmothers Monica Nugen or Tracy Rusk, both who own and operate daycare facilities. Megan Nugen testified she first noticed something was wrong Monday, Feb. 12 when the two-month old came down with a fever. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Women charged in daycare scam Sep 29, 2007
FSSA says Hackett and McWhorter should not have been paid money for caring for children who were not present at the daycare facilities. There were no phone listings for McWhorter or Hackett in Gary. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Daycare Centers Should be Tested for Hazardous Substances Sep 27, 2007
How many daycare facilities throughout the United States are constructed on locations that once had industrial uses. The answer is that we really do not know because nobody has been keeping that kind of information. (RealtyTimes)
Tri-ethnic committee meets Aug 31, 2007
These renovations would include remodeling TPCs roof and some of the windows, creating a front entrance to the center, demolishing some of the buildings and adding classrooms and daycare facilities, Guerrero said. This is just to get it going for the year, Guerrero said. (Odessa American, TX)
* Study urges action to raise birth rate Aug 25, 2007
"[Boosting the fertility rate] requires a comprehensive approach, with the government providing maternity leave, child-rearing subsidies, daycare facilities, education subsidies and other incentives and assistance." ... "When it comes to boosting the total fertility rate, no single measure can be said to be the most effective. It requires a comprehensive approach, with the government providing maternity leave, child-rearing subsidies, daycare facilities, education subsidies and other incentives... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Quebec's Dumont backs new Inuit government Aug 23, 2007
There are hotels, modern daycare facilities, schools with large gymnasiums and clean drinking water. However, the Inuit have not escaped the addiction and abuse that plague many other aboriginal communities in Canada. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Planning commission begins addressing city's daycares Aug 14, 2007
Commission member Paula Oliver stated that she would feel more comfortable if they (the commission) had something in place governing daycare facilities ... "We have a crisis here because we actually have daycare facilities everywhere and don't know if they have the proper credentials. We need to take at least 60 days to revisit the issue," said Valley. (Helena Daily World, AR)
Dialysis-linked hepatitis C spread alarming Aug 4, 2007
The government should do more to stimulate the national birthrate with incentives for working parents, e.g. state support for daycare facilities. To counteract a drop in workers, Japan should loosen its immigration laws and facilitate the influx of foreign labor. (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)
DHS policy changes Jul 25, 2007
A DHS oversight board voted unanimously to increase the number of people who have the power to shut down daycare facilities. . (FOX23.com, OK)
Daycare Illness Policies Jul 23, 2007
Many daycare facilities or preschools have an illness policy in place that will explain what symptoms will exclude your child from daycare and when they may return. For more safety related daycare articles, see. (Suite101.com)
Erdogan Floods Rural Turkey With Aid to Counter Secular, Army Opposition Jul 20, 2007
Since Justice came to power, Mamak has been the focus of a 300 million-lira project to tear down the illegal houses and replace them with modern apartment blocks with daycare facilities and children's playgrounds. Some people in Ankara are surviving purely because of the aid we provide,'' Avni Kavlak, an aide to Mayor Melih Gokcek, said in a telephone interview. (Bloomberg)
Deadwood daycare closer to fruition Jul 7, 2007
No comments were made, and with board members citing the great need for more daycare facilities in the area both boards unanimously approved the request. The Black Hills Pioneer, Newspapers, South Dakota, SD 2007. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
New pet supply store opens in Meadowbrook Plaza Jul 4, 2007
Peterson has also made the rounds in the community and introduced herself to local veterinarians, dog daycare facilities, and groomers. She is pleased at her location in Meadowbrook Plaza, as she finds herself next to a pet grooming facility, which she hopes will enhance both their respective businesses. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Blanco to decide to approve or veto wide range of tax breaks Jun 30, 2007
--Tax credits, supported by Blanco, for daycare centers and parents who enroll their children in certain daycare facilities. The bill would set up a new rating system for the facilities, which would get bigger tax breaks for meeting new criteria to be set up by the state Department of Social Services. (WWLTV.com, LA)
ESDA controls Carmi's storm warning sirens Jun 28, 2007
Another recent project undertaken by ESDA is the installation of storm warning radios to all the schools, elderly-care facilities and, eventually, to all the daycare facilities. Pennington said the radios can pick up weather reports and an alarm can by activated from the ESDA communications center to warn the facilities of incoming storms. (Carmi Times, IL)
Sex offender ordinance passes in Dallas Twp. Jun 20, 2007
The supervisors passed and signed into effect on Tuesday an ordinance prohibiting people listed in the state Megan s Law registry from living within 1,000 feet of places where children congregate, such as schools, child care and daycare facilities, public parks and recreation centers. Dallas joins Nanticoke City and Wyoming and Edwardsville boroughs, which have similar sex offender ordinances. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Daycare Food Safety Jun 19, 2007
Food safety issues and regulations in daycare facilities. When selecting a daycare facility for your child, do not overlook the importance of its food safety and sanitation practices. (Suite101.com)
Proven Manners Program for Children Now Available in the United States Jun 8, 2007
It is perfect for daycare facilities, providing 30 ten-minute lessons that can easily be expanded into one hour sessions by following the suggested activities. Each lesson includes scripts and informational material, as well as ideas for activities, games and more. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Evaluating Daycare Jun 7, 2007
Tips to help parents evaluate childcare facilities, staff, daycare programs, and daycare center policies. In an interview with author of The Unofficial Guide to Childcare, The Mother of All Baby Books, and Choosing Childcare for Dummies, she recommends the following checklist to help make a good choice for quality childcare. (Suite101.com)
Dallas Twp. considering ordinance restricting sex offenders Jun 6, 2007
These include schools the four schools in the Dallas district are located in Dallas Township community open spaces, child care and daycare facilities, public parks and recreation centers. The board had Brennan draw up the ordinance, on the advice of police Chief Robert Jolley, according to Supervisor Glen Howell. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Regional Roundup May 26, 2007
wrote on May 25, 2007 1:20 PM:" If you are a parent or care taker of a child and you are that out of control, call somebody and ask for a time out. But don't beat your children or hurt them. The news of late has been filled with children being abused, and in our country with so many help alternatives, this ought not to be. Get help. Get somebody to babysit for you, or call mental help and see if there are some daycare facilities. But don't beat your children. ". Feedback Rules. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Rural communities awarded federal block grants May 6, 2007
This year, a combined $4 million in grants will finance projects in 10 counties, including construction of public daycare facilities in Luna and Grant, an educational facility in Hidalgo, street and drainage improvements in Catron and Otero, waste system repairs in Mora, an energy facility in Guadalupe, and water system improvements in Chaves, Roosevelt and Eddy counties. Another $5 million will go to 12 small cities that include Silver City, Jal, Alamagordo, Gallup, Roswell, Portales,... (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Sex crime forces move May 5, 2007
Chief Peter said the village has five daycare facilities, plus the Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School. He said previously that even if the county adopted the 1,000-foot restriction, the village would still be off-limits to convicted sex offenders. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Google helps states open records May 1, 2007
Under the new arrangement, Cummiskey said it will be easier to find online complaints filed against individual real estate agents, contractors, nursing homes and daycare facilities. In California, citizens now will be able to find links to student academic performance and testing -- as well as locate which public agencies lend out life jackets for recreational boating. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Quality Care Conference hosts workshops Apr 30, 2007
The Quality Care Conference, hosted by King s College and funded through a PNC Bank grant, offered attendees 48 different workshops, all geared toward enhancing and improving their preschool and daycare facilities. Several exhibits by school supply and educational toy companies also offered care practitioners the newest teaching tools available. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
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545 prohibits registered sex offenders from living near schools, daycare facilities and publicly owned playgrounds. The measurement is taken in a straight line from the nearest property line of the school to the nearest property line of the registrant's place of residence. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
Culture-independent analysis of bacterial diversity in a child-care facility Apr 6, 2007
However, almost nothing is known about the diversity of microbial contamination in daycare facilities or its public health implications. Recent culture-independent molecular studies of bacterial diversity in indoor environments have revealed an astonishing diversity of microorganisms, including opportunistic pathogens and many uncultured bacteria. (BioMed Central)
Sun sets on Mammoth's Lutheran preschool Mar 30, 2007
However, all current daycare facilities are full and the town is down one more preschool setting for the children, leaving working parents with the conundrum of how to care for their children while they work. . (Mammoth Times, CA)
Daycare takes a beating Mar 28, 2007
I believe that in order for childcare workers to be able to afford what I have they have to be paid over $10 an hour and the only workers getting paid that much are those located in your high-class daycare facilities ... I believe that in order for childcare workers to be able to afford what I have they have to be paid over $10 an hour and the only workers getting paid that much are those located in your high-class daycare facilities ... I believe that in order for childcare workers to be able... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The first line of defense in keeping kids safe Mar 27, 2007
He showed interviews with convicted sex offenders who talked about how they found their victims in places like daycare facilities, church youth programs, swimming pools and online. he biggest thing kids want that parents don't realize is kids want someone to understand them, he said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
'A life changing event' Mar 27, 2007
Yee said the result was that most of the conference was not able to recommend solutions for many of these controversial topics, including the support of the ERA. The women and a sprinkling of men were there to vote on a variety of issues: equal pay in the work force, racial discrimination, support for single parents, sexual preference discrimination, and legal regulation of daycare facilities. There were several caucuses and Hispanics, blacks, lesbians, Asians were all represented, according to... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Sex crimes haunt pair Mar 17, 2007
"After reading through the law, it was determined they were living too close to not one, but two licensed daycare facilities," said Chief Peter ... "We have five daycare facilities and the Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School that are located in the village," said the chief. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Idaho's childcare worst in country Mar 15, 2007
An attempt to pass House Bill No. 163 last month which would tighten the restrictions on daycare facilities was met with defeat by the House Health and Welfare Committee in a 6-5 vote ... Two providers are considered family daycare facilities and can care for six children or less, four are group providers that can care for 7-12 kids and there are four centers that are permitted to care for 13 or more children. (Emmett Messenger Index, ID)
Cositore: Cuba IWD Mar 8, 2007
Thus in Cuba, a mother or father can either opt to return to work or remain at home until the baby is one year old and can attend the very low cost daycare facilities. This law also covers up to a six month absence from work, without reprisal, for either parent should one of their children under 16 years of age become ill. (Zmag.org)
Vision 2020: Improving the Quality of Life Feb 20, 2007
Among the weaknesses listed were: a tight job market, a need for more industry, limited affordable housing for low and moderate income families, a lack of quality rental properties, not enough hotel rooms, few art and cultural opportunities because of a lack of an arts council and arts center, a lack of adult daycare facilities, a lack of things to do for young people from teens to those in their 20 s and 30 s, a general opposition to new ideas, and some political issues including a city council... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Callaway responds to PB recall Feb 17, 2007
Grocery stores, convenience and retail stores and daycare facilities throughout Callaway County were all notified of the recall, she said. For a full refund, consumers can return the Peter Pan Peanut Butter or Great Value Peanut Butter product lid along with their name and mailing address to ConAgra Foods, P.O. Box 3768, Omaha, NE 68103. (Fulton Sun, MO)
CDC plans to stay until source of salmonella problem found Jan 20, 2007
During the months that local and state health officials have been researching the outbreak, they have canvassed restaurants, schools, daycare facilities, nursing homes and cafeterias. Water testing also was done. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Jackson, Solomon gear up for new legislative session Jan 17, 2007
In November, Jackson filed House Bill 140, which requires fingerprint background checks to be conducted on applicants for jobs at daycare facilities and levy criminal penalties against institutions which do not comply. Right now they just require a police background check by name, Jackson said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Work for the best company in Ga.? Jan 11, 2007
Some of those companies were cited for the services and amenities they provide to their employees, for instance, daycare facilities, bonuses, and use of the executive dining room were just some of the perks. How do you feel about your employer and the services they provide for you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
