/tags/child-care-aware-of-missouri Child Care Aware of Missouri en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT /education/2023-04-13/staffing-challenges-low-wages-leave-st-louis-area-child-care-providers-in-a-tough-spot Child care providers in the St. Louis region have had a tough past few years, as some closed during the coronavirus pandemic. Others have had trouble finding enough workers. Low staffing and low wages are taking a toll on child care centers and parents. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT /education/2023-04-13/staffing-challenges-low-wages-leave-st-louis-area-child-care-providers-in-a-tough-spot Chad Davis /2020-07-26/with-most-kids-not-fully-returning-to-schools-limited-child-care-alternatives-emerge As schools in the St. Louis region plan for a predominately virtual start to the academic year, children may again be left largely to their own devices.And yes, that’s in both senses of the phrase. Sun, 26 Jul 2020 12:35:04 GMT /2020-07-26/with-most-kids-not-fully-returning-to-schools-limited-child-care-alternatives-emerge Ryan Delaney /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2015-10-20/one-out-of-every-10-kids-in-preschool-in-missouri-is-expelled-why-is-that-and-how-do-we-fix-it Nationwide, there are more expulsions in preschool than any other grade level.In Missouri, one out of every 10 preschool-age children is expelled. Deeper… Tue, 20 Oct 2015 21:47:51 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2015-10-20/one-out-of-every-10-kids-in-preschool-in-missouri-is-expelled-why-is-that-and-how-do-we-fix-it Kelly Moffitt /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2013-07-24/why-is-early-childhood-education-important-st-louis-leaders-weigh-in During the State of the Union Address in February, President Obama announced a plan for "Preschool for All," which would provide federal funding to states… Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:13:55 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2013-07-24/why-is-early-childhood-education-important-st-louis-leaders-weigh-in