https://www.wcmu.org/tags/child-care Child Care en-US Copyright Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:09:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-03/michigan-families-will-receive-delayed-young-child-supplement-payments Michigan families will receive delayed Young Child Supplement payments by Dec. 8 after a federal shutdown stalled funding, according to MDHHS. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:09:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-03/michigan-families-will-receive-delayed-young-child-supplement-payments https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-26/audit-highlights-communication-struggles-in-michigan-child-development-and-care-program One of the most serious findings in the report from the state auditor general was that 60% of observed calls from providers to the program’s call center went unanswered. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:49:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-26/audit-highlights-communication-struggles-in-michigan-child-development-and-care-program Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-23/heat-pollution-and-climate-change-anxiety-are-affecting-children Hotter days make heat exhaustion a greater hazard for kids. Hotter days also can mean more ozone pollution and that leads to lung impairments. Unusual weather events, particularly storms that cause flooding, add stress to children's lives. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 22:11:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-23/heat-pollution-and-climate-change-anxiety-are-affecting-children Lester Graham https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-22/at-northern-michigan-conference-whitmer-touches-on-childcare-housing The Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance put on the conference, which also featured panels with regional state representatives and candidates running for U.S. Senate. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:02:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-22/at-northern-michigan-conference-whitmer-touches-on-childcare-housing Izzy Ross | IPR https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-03/north-central-michigan-college-receives-funding-for-program-that-will-expand-child-care-access-to-student-parents-and-help-understand-early-childhood-educator-shortage The program will create a childcare and preschool center and help researchers at the college understand issues impacting the industry. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:35:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-03/north-central-michigan-college-receives-funding-for-program-that-will-expand-child-care-access-to-student-parents-and-help-understand-early-childhood-educator-shortage Rebecca Particka https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-09/michigan-ahead-of-schedule-to-open-1-000-new-child-care-programs-by-2024 Michigan is way ahead of schedule to create 1,000 new child care programs by the year 2024. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:37:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-09/michigan-ahead-of-schedule-to-open-1-000-new-child-care-programs-by-2024 Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-19/emmet-county-childcare-survey-is-first-step-to-finding-solutions North Central Michigan College is leading an effort of find childcare solutions with its latest survey for Emmet County parents. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:23:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-19/emmet-county-childcare-survey-is-first-step-to-finding-solutions Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-19/state-business-leaders-call-awareness-to-innovative-child-care-funding-model A group of state officials and business leaders is calling for more investment in a statewide child care program with a unique funding model. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:35:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-19/state-business-leaders-call-awareness-to-innovative-child-care-funding-model Kevin Lavery https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-30/new-report-finds-the-number-of-michigan-childcare-deserts-is-double-what-state-officials-were-quoting The ten-month investigation was spearheaded by MuckRock, a non-profit collaborative news organization focused on requesting, analyzing and sharing government documents. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:55:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-30/new-report-finds-the-number-of-michigan-childcare-deserts-is-double-what-state-officials-were-quoting Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-09/ms-pandas-play-and-learn-childrens-center-opens-second-location-in-harrison The Harrison-based learning center will have capacity for 44 additional children. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 22:15:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-09/ms-pandas-play-and-learn-childrens-center-opens-second-location-in-harrison Jill Harrington