Child Care
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Raleigh leaders work to make childcare more accessible, affordable
Information about Raleigh leaders work to make childcare more accessible, affordable
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Raleigh childcare worker indicted, accused of fracturing child's leg
Ashley Nicole Taris, 24, was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday for child abuse with serious physical injury.
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Raleigh child care worker charged with fracturing child's leg, court records say
Ashley Nicole Taris, 24, of Raleigh, is charged with felony neglect child abuse with serious bodily injury stemming from an incident in August at KinderCare Day Care Center, according to an arrest warrant.
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Warrants: Wendell woman ran unlicensed child care facility, failed to report child's death
Tamika Jones Fowler, 47, was arrested Thursday after Wendell police said she failed to report the death of a child in December 2024 to the Department of Health and Human Services, while also running an unlicensed child care facility.
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NC lawmakers turn critical eye toward spending on autism therapies, child care
Child care costs are rising in North Carolina, now over $11,000 a year on average. Meanwhile, state spending on autism therapies has spiked hundreds of millions of dollars. Both topics have the attention of state lawmakers.
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'Something's wrong': Providers ask lawmakers in Durham for solutions toward NC's child care crisis
State and local leaders met with child care providers in Durham to talk about solutions to what lawmakers call a "child care crisis" in North Carolina.
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Child care fraud allegations in Minnesota creating unease in NC
In a climate where child care is already fraught with challenges, a new hurdle emerges as allegations of fraud in Minnesota threaten to put federal funding on hold nationwide.
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Not enough afterschool programs to meet NC demand, report finds
The Afterschool Alliance surveyed 800 North Carolina parents and found that about 80% of them want their children to go to an afterschool program but can't find one or afford one.
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North Carolina launches Child Care Academies to tackle teacher shortage
North Carolina introduces Child Care Academies to address the critical teacher shortage, offering free training and certification for aspiring child care professionals.
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Dip in available child care providers presents challenges for families
North Carolina is losing a startling number of childcare providers. New data shows in August alone, more than 47 closed.
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NC sees drop in child care providers as closures outpace openings
North Carolina is losing a startling number of child care providers. Data shows that, in August alone, more than 47 closed. In the same month, only about 22 opened for business.
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Wilson daycare shuts doors with nearly no notice to parents and staff
Parents and staff are demanding answers, and their money, after they say a Wilson daycare closed with nearly no notice. Now, families who depended on Kid City USA told WRAL News they are trying to make ends meet as the company faces a multi-million bill.
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'It’s cold-hearted': Wilson daycare closure leaves parents, staff scrambling for answers
With little warning and no clear explanation, families are left searching for alternative childcare, while employees face uncertainty.
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Raleigh child care owner, worker charged for failing to report violence
Authorities arrested the owner and an employee of Little Life Changers in Raleigh for failing to report violence and child abuse against at least three different juveniles.
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Warrants: Raleigh child care owner, employee charged for failing to report abuse captured on video
Authorities arrested the owner and an employee of Little Life Changers in Raleigh for failing to report violence and child abuse against at least three different juveniles.
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Wake Forest child care worker charged with child abuse
A Wake Forest day care worker faces child abuse charges after two different incidents, according to police.
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Stein, other NC leaders unveil plan to tackle child care affordability, availability
Child care in North Carolina typically costs families about $12,000 per year, and many businesses have months-long waiting lists. NC leaders including Gov. Josh Stein say they have a new plan to fix both the affordability and availability issues.
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How to save as child care costs spike
Child care costs in the summer skyrocket. A recent survey by Savings.com found spending increases over 300%. Here's a look at how much parents spend and ways to help you save.
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Employees not surprised state will take over Vance DSS
An employee of Vance County Department of Social Services cited low morale, low pay and not enough staff to keep up with the workload.
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State to take over child welfare services at Vance County Department of Social Services
In a letter from NCDHHS sent to the director of VCDSS, the Vance County manager and the chairman of the Vance County Social Services Board, which WRAL News obtained a copy of, the state said it would take over VCDSS after an investigation found that it violated several policies
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'Day Without Child Care' rally planned in Raleigh
Some child care providers in the Triangle and across the country will shut their doors, call out sick or close down early Monday to participate in the National "Day Without Child Care."
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Day without child care: Families, day care workers to rally for improvement in Raleigh
Some child care providers in the Triangle and across the country will shut their doors, call out sick or close down early Monday to participate in the National "Day Without Child Care."
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Bill offering free training for would-be NC child care workers advances in House
North Carolina, along with the nation, has been struggling with affordable and available child care, as well as hiring child care workers. A bill in the state legislature would offer expanded free training across the state, like what's already offered in Johnston and Wayne counties.
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NC child care center owners express fear about future of federal funding
The National Head Start Association reported that many grant recipients have seen delays in accessing approved grant funding since the funding freeze was announced in the second week of the Trump administration.
