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usatoday.comHouse Passes Bill Targeting Fraud in Federal Child Care Grant Program
The House approved legislation Wednesday that adds audits and penalties to the Child Care and Development Block Grant. The measure passed 217-207 and now moves to the Senate.
Daycare removes children from waitlist after dispute with parents
A daycare society in Ingonish removed several children from its waitlist after parents pressed for changes in operations. The parents belong to a local arts group that has sought greater involvement since February.
foxnews.comMinnesota Daycare Owner Charged in Federal Benefits Fraud Case
Federal prosecutors charged a Minneapolis daycare owner with conspiracy to defraud the United States. The case adds to a series of fraud charges involving multiple Minnesota state-administered programs.
New York PostBrooklyn Preschool to Open in September After Years of Delay
A Brooklyn preschool that cost the city more than $10 million will open this fall with 63 seats for 3-K and pre-K students. City Hall announced the decision after parents petitioned for the site to open.
theconservativetreehouse.comTrump Administration Rescinds Child Care Fund Rules on Co-payments and Provider Payments
The Health and Human Services Department issued a final rule that eliminates federal mandates requiring states to cap family co-payments at 7 percent of income, deliver some services via grants or contracts, pay providers prospectively, and base payments on enrollment rather than…
theconversation.comHouse Passes Bill to Create Exemptions for Peeled Fruits and Vegetables in Child Care Food Safety Rules
The Cutting Red Tape on Child Care Providers Act, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington state, passed the House last week. The measure would create a separate category for low-risk foods such as peeled fruits and vegetables to prevent providers from f…
business-fundas.comLendingTree Estimates 2026 Cost of Raising a Child at $303,418 After Tax Credits
A new LendingTree report released on April 24, 2026, estimates the cost of raising a child from birth through age 18 at $303,418 after tax credits. This figure marks an increase from the previous year and a nearly 28% rise since 2023. Parents and experts highlight pressures in ho…
japantimes.co.jpNGO Survey: 50% of Low-Income Expectant Mothers in Japan Report Insufficient Child Care Products
A survey by Save the Children Japan revealed that one in two expectant or new mothers needing financial support could not prepare enough baby goods. Most respondents cited inability to work due to pregnancy or childbirth. The findings highlight challenges like unemployment and la…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFormer President Obama Meets New York Mayor Mamdani at Bronx Child Care Center
Former President Barack Obama met New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the first time at a Bronx child care center, where they read to preschoolers and led a singalong. The event highlighted Mamdani's progressive agenda amid efforts to build ties with President Donald Trump. Recent…