/tags/child-care Child Care en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-24/missouri-house-speaker-says-bills-centered-on-family-on-docket-this-week Speaker Jon Patterson said he expects the House to consider legislation clarifying divorce law as well as bills related to child care. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-24/missouri-house-speaker-says-bills-centered-on-family-on-docket-this-week Sarah Kellogg /education/2025-01-29/missouri-child-care-subsidy-payment-backlog-resolved Software problems created a months-long backlog that forced some providers out of business, but Education Commissioner Karla Eslinger said 70% of that backlog has been cleared. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:10:42 GMT /education/2025-01-29/missouri-child-care-subsidy-payment-backlog-resolved Annelise Hanshaw /economy-business/2024-12-26/st-louis-area-diaper-bank-calls-donations-demand-grows-rising-costs-missouri The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank needs more donations as its supply is dwindling. The rising cost of diapers means more families in need are reaching out for help. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-12-26/st-louis-area-diaper-bank-calls-donations-demand-grows-rising-costs-missouri Marissanne Lewis-Thompson /education/2024-10-29/missouri-child-care-subsidy-backlog-troubles The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is weeks behind in paying subsidies for child care centers and families. Centers already were facing financial issues. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-10-29/missouri-child-care-subsidy-backlog-troubles Chad Davis /education/2024-08-16/for-the-first-time-all-slps-elementary-schools-are-offering-before-and-after-school-care There are 46% more slots available this school year for before care, and 15% more available for after care for the 42 elementary schools in St. Louis Public Schools. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-08-16/for-the-first-time-all-slps-elementary-schools-are-offering-before-and-after-school-care Lacretia Wimbley /government-politics-issues/2024-07-16/missouri-amendment-1-childcare-tax-explainer The amendment would open the way for the General Assembly to exempt child care businesses from property taxes in response to a chronic shortage. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-07-16/missouri-amendment-1-childcare-tax-explainer Meg Cunningham /economy-business/2024-07-06/missouri-child-care-provider-payment-backlog Some Missouri day care centers have been forced to shutter as state subsidy payments remain backlogged due to glitches in a new system. Sat, 06 Jul 2024 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-07-06/missouri-child-care-provider-payment-backlog Anna Spoerre, Clara Bates /government-politics-issues/2024-02-08/missouri-house-passes-child-care-tax-credits-bill-heads-to-senate-where-it-faces-opposition The set of tax credits, which Gov. Mike Parson mentioned during his State of the State address, gained broad bipartisan support. It stalled in the Senate last session. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:55:18 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-08/missouri-house-passes-child-care-tax-credits-bill-heads-to-senate-where-it-faces-opposition Sarah Kellogg /economy-business/2024-01-24/illinois-home-based-child-care-providers-often-make-minimum-wage-or-less As more daycare operators leave the field for better-paying jobs, families have fewer child care options, says the union that represents 15,000 providers in Illinois. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-01-24/illinois-home-based-child-care-providers-often-make-minimum-wage-or-less Esther Yoon-Ji Kang /government-politics-issues/2024-01-02/election-year-politics-could-bog-down-the-2024-missouri-legislative-session Expanding child care access and making it harder to amend Missouri’s constitution through ballot initiatives are among the priorities for the Republican-led legislature. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-02/election-year-politics-could-bog-down-the-2024-missouri-legislative-session Sarah Kellogg