childcare

Minnesota and its allies have managed to hit the brakes on a federal freeze that could impact thousands of families relying on childcare support.

Picture this: parents juggling work and childcare in Central Minnesota. The struggle is real, but some innovative solutions are on the horizon.

State looks to increase childcare availability through $6.1 million in grants

The cost and availability of childcare can be a challenge for parents of young children. To talk about the issues of childcare in the workforce I was joined by Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation's Gail Cruikshank. She explains that 24% of parents surveyed withdrew from the workforce or denied employment due to childcare arrangements.

For the first time in several years, child care providers are holding out hope state lawmakers understand the importance of early childhood education.

Many parents of young children have had challenges with childcare in the St. Cloud area. Forty-one percent of Greater St. Cloud area companies ranked child care accessibility as one of the top 3 priorities of focus for the GSDC. Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Talent Director Gail Cruikshank and the Director of Financial Stability for the United Way of Central Minnesota Alexis Lutgen joined me on WJON today.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota will be offering childcare to emergency and healthcare families only, during the temporary school closings the next two weeks.

Former Edu-Care children, staff transitioning to Little Saints Academy

If you're looking for childcare in St. Cloud, there's a new player in town. Love and Learn Childcare Academy held their groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday night.