Child care

Findhelp Partners with State of Missouri to Support Families with Young Children

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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According to the most recent U.S. Census, 19.3% of children under 5 years of age in Missouri live in poverty, and the Missouri Family Resources database & website (powered by Findhelp) will support more than 250,000 families in addition to state and local navigators who work on-the-ground in communities across Missouri.

Key Points: 
  • According to the most recent U.S. Census, 19.3% of children under 5 years of age in Missouri live in poverty, and the Missouri Family Resources database & website (powered by Findhelp) will support more than 250,000 families in addition to state and local navigators who work on-the-ground in communities across Missouri.
  • Findhelp works with 7,837 listed programs serving the state, including 4,318 programs focused on serving children and families.
  • "We are grateful to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for choosing us to help support children under 5 and their families," said Erine Gray, Founder and CEO of Findhelp.
  • "We're proud to partner with the State to help uplift Missouri families with young children and connect them to the resources they need to thrive."

Lightbridge Academy's Growth Trajectory Continues to Ascend, Awarding Nine New Franchises in Q1

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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ISELIN, N.J., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lightbridge Academy, The Solution for Working Families® and one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises with over 150 centers either open or in development, is proud to announce its growth trajectory continues to ascend, awarding nine new franchises in Q1. The brand also kicked off 2024 celebrating multiple grand openings, groundbreaking and center accreditation. As the need for quality child care continues to be present for families across the country, Lightbridge Academy's franchise business model continues to gain traction in the essential, high-demand educational child care industry.

Key Points: 
  • As the need for quality child care continues to be present for families across the country, Lightbridge Academy's franchise business model continues to gain traction in the essential, high-demand educational child care industry.
  • "As we celebrate Lightbridge Academy's remarkable growth in Q1, we remain steadfast in our commitment to excellence and innovation for our current and prospective franchisees," said Gigi Schweikert, CEO at Lightbridge Academy .
  • Lightbridge Academy has awarded nine new franchises including the brand's expansion into new markets such as Phoenix, AZ.
  • Looking ahead, Lightbridge Academy looks forward to meeting the needs of working families and welcoming new communities into its trusted Circle of Care.

Wonderschool Acquires EarlyDay to Help Solve Staffing Shortages For Child Care Businesses Through AI

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wonderschool, the innovative child care platform, today announced the acquisition of EarlyDay, a VC-backed early childhood career marketplace, to help early educators address staffing challenges and reduce administrative burnout in child care.

Key Points: 
  • EarlyDay is newest addition to Wonderschool's suite of solutions, transforming how child care industry manages staffing and reduces administrative inefficiency
    SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wonderschool , the innovative child care platform, today announced the acquisition of EarlyDay , a VC-backed early childhood career marketplace, to help early educators address staffing challenges and reduce administrative burnout in child care.
  • Bringing EarlyDay on will expand Wonderschool's ability to address staffing shortages and reduce administrative burnout even further.
  • EarlyDay's solution will complement Wonderschool's current platform which directly assists governments in addressing staffing challenges and reducing administrative burnout in child care.
  • "There is an urgent need to address staffing shortages for child care centers across the U.S.," said Melissa Tran, Co-CEO & Co-Founder at EarlyDay.

Ontario budget sustains previous progress for workers, more needed to bolster quality care and economic growth

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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"Sustained investments in transit, health care, and other critical infrastructure are critical steps to building an Ontario that works for working people and their families."

Key Points: 
  • "Sustained investments in transit, health care, and other critical infrastructure are critical steps to building an Ontario that works for working people and their families."
  • Unifor is encouraged by progress on the government's transit plan and commitment to reduce costs for commuters, but additional investment is needed to improve transit quality and ensure the creation of good jobs.
  • "The Ontario budget makes progress in health care but doesn't do enough to fix the backlog of problems impacting our health care system, workers, and their families," says Samia Hashi, Unifor Ontario Regional Director.
  • "Access to quality care, long wait times, staffing levels, and suppressed wages have led the system into chaos.

Alicia Guevara Warren Named CEO of ECIC, Statewide Organization Leading Early Care and Education

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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This decision follows the interim leadership of Lynne Ferrell in January, following the resignation of former CEO Dawne Bell in November 2023.

Key Points: 
  • This decision follows the interim leadership of Lynne Ferrell in January, following the resignation of former CEO Dawne Bell in November 2023.
  • She has also played a key role in shaping public policy, including Michigan's historic $1.4 billion investment in child care.
  • Jana Dean, Chair of the ECIC Executive Committee, stated, "I am excited to welcome Alicia Guevara Warren as the new CEO.
  • "I am honored and excited to take on the role of CEO at ECIC," said Guevara Warren.

New federal law helps ensure families will benefit from affordable early learning and child care for generations to come

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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With Bill C-35, An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada, receiving Royal Assent on March 19, 2024, the federal vision is now established into law.

Key Points: 
  • With Bill C-35, An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada, receiving Royal Assent on March 19, 2024, the federal vision is now established into law.
  • "With this legislation, young families will have access to the early learning and child care system we are building across the country for generations to come.
  • Combined with other investments, including investments in Indigenous early learning and child care, up to $30 billion over five years will be provided in support of early learning and child care.
  • For every dollar invested in early learning and child care, the Canadian economy makes a return of $1.50 to $2.80.

Minister Valdez announces key findings of the State of Women Entrepreneurship annual report and reaffirms support for women entrepreneurs across Canada

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, announced key findings of the annual report on the State of Women's Entrepreneurship in Canada, with Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute and the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, announced key findings of the annual report on the State of Women's Entrepreneurship in Canada, with Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute and the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub.
  • The report is produced by the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub with support from the Government of Canada.
  • The State of Women's Entrepreneurship (SOWE) annual report provides the most complete picture of research on women's entrepreneurship in Canada.
  • Women entrepreneurs still earn less: 37.1% of women entrepreneurs earn less than $50,000 annually, compared to 31.7% of men entrepreneurs.

Average $15-a-day regulated child care for families in Alberta

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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With this fee reduction, Alberta families could now save up to $13,700 annually per child in regulated child care with the Affordability Grant and subsidy, as compared to before the signing of the Canada-Alberta Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement in November 2021.

Key Points: 
  • With this fee reduction, Alberta families could now save up to $13,700 annually per child in regulated child care with the Affordability Grant and subsidy, as compared to before the signing of the Canada-Alberta Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement in November 2021.
  • Today's announcement means that the governments of Canada and Alberta are making child care more affordable for families in the province, working toward their goal of reaching an average fee of $10-a-day for licensed child care by 2026.
  • As of January 1, 2024, over half of provinces and territories are delivering regulated child care for an average of $10-a-day or less and the remaining jurisdictions have reduced fees for regulated child care by at least 50 per cent.
  • To ensure more families can access affordable, high-quality, flexible and inclusive early learning and child care, the Government of Canada will continue to work with provincial, territorial, and Indigenous partners to strengthen the Canada-wide early learning and child care system, including work to create new child care spaces and support the early learning and child care workforce.

Families and Advocates to Assemble and Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Early Childhood in Michigan's FY25 Budget

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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LANSING, Mich., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Families, early childhood professionals, and advocates will gather in Lansing on March 20 to urge Michigan lawmakers to prioritize early childhood in the state's FY25 budget.

Key Points: 
  • LANSING, Mich., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Families, early childhood professionals, and advocates will gather in Lansing on March 20 to urge Michigan lawmakers to prioritize early childhood in the state's FY25 budget.
  • These recommendations are being made following Governor Whitmer's proposed FY25 budget, which includes measures such as expanding access to preschool for all and increasing eligibility for child care subsidy.
  • Whitmer's proposal to extend the eligibility of child care subsidy to licensed child care providers' children would be beneficial for those in the early childhood workforce.
  • We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of Kim Rudd

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 13, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of former Member of Parliament Kim Rudd:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 13, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of former Member of Parliament Kim Rudd:
    "It is with great sadness that I learned today of the passing of Kim Rudd, former Member of Parliament for Northumberland—Peterborough South.
  • During her time in Parliament, from 2015 to 2019, she was dedicated to serving her community and rural Canadians.
  • As Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, she stood up for Canadian energy workers and helped move forward on climate action.
  • Kim truly believed in Canada and in Canadians – and her generosity left a positive impact on thousands.