Childcare https://www.wcmu.org/tags/childcare Childcare en-US Copyright Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:14:24 GMT Reps. Scholten and James introduce federal Tri-Share child care affordability bill https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-16/reps-scholten-and-james-introduce-federal-tri-share-child-care-affordability-bill A bipartisan pair of Michigan representatives is sponsoring legislation that would pilot a state childcare affordability program on the federal level. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:14:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-16/reps-scholten-and-james-introduce-federal-tri-share-child-care-affordability-bill Colin Jackson Many Michigan families can’t find child care. Will $400K help Up North? https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/many-michigan-families-cant-find-child-care-will-400k-help-up-north An MSU study released earlier this month found a lack of access to child care costs the state’s economy $2.9 billion in lost productivity as parents are forced to stay home from work to care for their children. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:06:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/many-michigan-families-cant-find-child-care-will-400k-help-up-north Meakalia Previch-Liu, Leelanau Enterprise Government shutdown halting funds to nine Michigan Head Start programs https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-31/government-shutdown-halting-funds-to-nine-michigan-head-start-programs The federal government shutdown has suspended payouts to the federally funded Head Start program. Nine of Michigan's 48 Head Start programs were to receive funding on Nov. 1 to serve nearly 3,000 children with childcare, early education, as well as health support. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:50:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-31/government-shutdown-halting-funds-to-nine-michigan-head-start-programs Beenish Ahmed New research utilizes AI to support children with developmental disabilities https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-14/aichildcare070325 Researchers say they see artificial intelligence and other new technologies become more popular when it comes to taking care of children with developmental disabilities. Two of new these technologies from different universities in Michigan might be available soon. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:00:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-14/aichildcare070325 Masha Smahliuk Senate Democrats roll out plan to expand childcare resources https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-12/senate-democrats-roll-out-plan-to-expand-childcare-resources Michigan Senate Democrats announced a plan Wednesday they say will support parents of young children. The proposal, dubbed “Building Blocks,” falls into three parts. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:45:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-12/senate-democrats-roll-out-plan-to-expand-childcare-resources Colin Jackson Emmet County childcare survey reveals complexities in finding solutions https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-21/emmet-county-childcare-survey-reveals-complexities-in-finding-solutions On Tuesday, North Central Michigan College released the results of the their Emmet County childcare survey, which included input from parents, providers and local businesses. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:36:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-21/emmet-county-childcare-survey-reveals-complexities-in-finding-solutions Rick Brewer Governor proposes investment in a pilot childcare program. https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-16/governor-proposes-investment-in-a-pilot-childcare-program Governor Gretchen Whitmer is proposing investment in a pilot childcare program created by the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:25:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-02-16/governor-proposes-investment-in-a-pilot-childcare-program Patrick Center