<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Child Care Canada - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Child Care Canada news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani is touting universal child care. He still needs to find staffers to run it.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Friday, May 29, 2026Author:&nbsp;Tour&eacute;, Madina &amp; Negesse, GelilaOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Politico]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/mamdani-is-touting-universal-child-care-he-still-needs-to-find-staffers-to-run-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/mamdani-is-touting-universal-child-care-he-still-needs-to-find-staffers-to-run-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['30 hours funded childcare' &ndash; what you can and can't be charged for as rules in England clarified]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, February 10, 2026Author:&nbsp;Wilson, AbbyOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Money Saving Expert]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/30-hours-funded-childcare-ndash-what-you-can-and-cant-be-charged-for-as-rules-in-england-clarified/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/30-hours-funded-childcare-ndash-what-you-can-and-cant-be-charged-for-as-rules-in-england-clarified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 years on, Ontario says long-term viability of federal daycare program at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, June 1, 2026Author:&nbsp;Carter, AdamOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;CBC News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/5-years-on-ontario-says-long-term-viability-of-federal-daycare-program-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/5-years-on-ontario-says-long-term-viability-of-federal-daycare-program-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gender equality funding in Canada: One step forward, two back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, May 26, 2026Author:&nbsp;Scott, K.Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/gender-equality-funding-in-canada-one-step-forward-two-back/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/gender-equality-funding-in-canada-one-step-forward-two-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worlds of influence: Shaping policies for child well-being in rich countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, June 2, 2026Author:&nbsp;UNICEF InnocentiOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;UNICEF Innocenti via YouTube]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/worlds-of-influence-shaping-policies-for-child-well-being-in-rich-countries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/worlds-of-influence-shaping-policies-for-child-well-being-in-rich-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unequal chances: Children and economic inequality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, May 12, 2026Author:&nbsp;UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence &ndash; InnocentiOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence &ndash; Innocenti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/unequal-chances-children-and-economic-inequality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/unequal-chances-children-and-economic-inequality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inequalities in spatial accessibility of childcare: The role of non-profit providers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, January 29, 2020Author:&nbsp;Pennerstorfer, A., &amp; Pennerstorfer, D.Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Cambridge University Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/inequalities-in-spatial-accessibility-of-childcare-the-role-of-non-profit-providers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/inequalities-in-spatial-accessibility-of-childcare-the-role-of-non-profit-providers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It will be hard': Parents warned as childcare workers vote in favour of mass industrial action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, May 21, 2026Author:&nbsp;Glover, AprilOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Nine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/it-will-be-hard-parents-warned-as-childcare-workers-vote-in-favour-of-mass-industrial-action/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/it-will-be-hard-parents-warned-as-childcare-workers-vote-in-favour-of-mass-industrial-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridget Phillipson orders review of hidden childcare charges hitting parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Sunday, May 24, 2026Author:&nbsp;Adu, AlethaOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;The Guardian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/bridget-phillipson-orders-review-of-hidden-childcare-charges-hitting-parents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/bridget-phillipson-orders-review-of-hidden-childcare-charges-hitting-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents using part-time, casual $10-a-day child care in Sask. forced to pivot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, May 26, 2026Author:&nbsp;Carr, ChrisOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Global News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/parents-using-part-time-casual-10-a-day-child-care-in-sask-forced-to-pivot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/parents-using-part-time-casual-10-a-day-child-care-in-sask-forced-to-pivot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Breton parents dropped from daycare waitlist after spat with operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, May 25, 2026Author:&nbsp;Rak, AnnaOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;CBC News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/cape-breton-parents-dropped-from-daycare-waitlist-after-spat-with-operators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/cape-breton-parents-dropped-from-daycare-waitlist-after-spat-with-operators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Credentialing with purpose: A pathway to inclusive and equitable qualification standards for Ontario’s early childhood educators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, January 26, 2026Author:&nbsp;M&eacute;tis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;M&eacute;tis Nation of Ontario (MNO)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/credentialing-with-purpose-a-pathway-to-inclusive-and-equitable-qualification-standards-for-ontarios-early-childhood-educators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/credentialing-with-purpose-a-pathway-to-inclusive-and-equitable-qualification-standards-for-ontarios-early-childhood-educators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Written submission for the pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2026 federal budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, May 25, 2026Author:&nbsp;Gregson, S. Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/written-submission-for-the-pre-budget-consultations-in-advance-of-the-2026-federal-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/written-submission-for-the-pre-budget-consultations-in-advance-of-the-2026-federal-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget 2026: Child Care Now calls for increased federal investments in CWELCC to help build Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, May 21, 2026Author:&nbsp;Ballantyne, M.Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Child Care Now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/budget-2026-child-care-now-calls-for-increased-federal-investments-in-cwelcc-to-help-build-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/budget-2026-child-care-now-calls-for-increased-federal-investments-in-cwelcc-to-help-build-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brief submitted to pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2026 budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, May 21, 2026Author:&nbsp;Friendly, M.Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Childcare Resource and Research Unit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/brief-submitted-to-pre-budget-consultations-in-advance-of-the-2026-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/brief-submitted-to-pre-budget-consultations-in-advance-of-the-2026-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short naps, long hours: How autism clinics squeeze medicaid dollars out of preschoolers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Saturday, May 23, 2026Author:&nbsp;Kliff,Sarah &amp; Sanger-Katz, MargotOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;The New York Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/short-naps-long-hours-how-autism-clinics-squeeze-medicaid-dollars-out-of-preschoolers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/short-naps-long-hours-how-autism-clinics-squeeze-medicaid-dollars-out-of-preschoolers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s missing major project: The Canadian national care economy strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, May 20, 2026Author:&nbsp;Canadian Women&rsquo;s Chamber of CommerceOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Canadian Women&rsquo;s Chamber of Commerce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/canadas-missing-major-project-the-canadian-national-care-economy-strategy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/canadas-missing-major-project-the-canadian-national-care-economy-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siemens had a wildly popular childcare center. Then it shut it down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, May 20, 2026Author:&nbsp;Davis, KathleenOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Fast Company]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/siemens-had-a-wildly-popular-childcare-center-then-it-shut-it-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/siemens-had-a-wildly-popular-childcare-center-then-it-shut-it-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province defends July 1 childcare changes amid NDP criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, May 25, 2026Author:&nbsp;Pillai, ArjunOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Prince Albert Daily Herald]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/province-defends-july-1-childcare-changes-amid-ndp-criticism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/province-defends-july-1-childcare-changes-amid-ndp-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A closer look at demand-side explanations for the Matthew effect in formal childcare uptake in Europe and Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Sunday, January 1, 2023Author:&nbsp;Wood, J., Neels, K., &amp; Maes, J. Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Journal of European social policy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/a-closer-look-at-demand-side-explanations-for-the-matthew-effect-in-formal-childcare-uptake-in-europe-and-australia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/a-closer-look-at-demand-side-explanations-for-the-matthew-effect-in-formal-childcare-uptake-in-europe-and-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New South Vancouver childcare centre opens with $10M investment from the City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Saturday, May 16, 2026Author:&nbsp;City of VancouverOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;City of Vancouver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-south-vancouver-childcare-centre-opens-with-10m-investment-from-the-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-south-vancouver-childcare-centre-opens-with-10m-investment-from-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predators able to abuse children due to systemic weaknesses in NSW childcare, inquiry finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, May 20, 2026Author:&nbsp;Buckley, PenryOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;The Guardian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/predators-able-to-abuse-children-due-to-systemic-weaknesses-in-nsw-childcare-inquiry-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/predators-able-to-abuse-children-due-to-systemic-weaknesses-in-nsw-childcare-inquiry-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$10 a day child care a hot topic in Rocanville town hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Sunday, May 17, 2026Author:&nbsp;Cairns, JohnOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;SaskToday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/10-a-day-child-care-a-hot-topic-in-rocanville-town-hall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/10-a-day-child-care-a-hot-topic-in-rocanville-town-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes to daycare funding cause concern among providers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, May 19, 2026Author:&nbsp;CBC NewsOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;CBC News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/changes-to-daycare-funding-cause-concern-among-providers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/changes-to-daycare-funding-cause-concern-among-providers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSW childcare inquiry scrutinises role of property developers, investors in safety failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, May 20, 2026Author:&nbsp;Lewis, AlexanderOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;ABC News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nsw-childcare-inquiry-scrutinises-role-of-property-developers-investors-in-safety-failures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nsw-childcare-inquiry-scrutinises-role-of-property-developers-investors-in-safety-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early childhood education and care sector in New South Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, May 20, 2026Author:&nbsp;Parliament of New South WalesOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Parliament of New South Wales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/early-childhood-education-and-care-sector-in-new-south-wales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/early-childhood-education-and-care-sector-in-new-south-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan child care groups may strike over daycare video system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, May 18, 2026Author:&nbsp;Lai, Jyun-tangOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Taiwan News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/taiwan-child-care-groups-may-strike-over-daycare-video-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/taiwan-child-care-groups-may-strike-over-daycare-video-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When childcare disappears: Household labor supply, gender inequality, and informal work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, March 16, 2026Author:&nbsp;Olvera, J. G., Cejudo, M. G., &amp; Gonzalez-Viveros, L.&nbsp;Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Research Square]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/when-childcare-disappears-household-labor-supply-gender-inequality-and-informal-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/when-childcare-disappears-household-labor-supply-gender-inequality-and-informal-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘There are so many good things outside, let me tell you’: Children’s qualitative perspectives of outdoor play affordances at early learning and child care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, April 29, 2026Author:&nbsp;Ramsden, R., Jenkins, E., Thorne, S., Pike, I., &amp; Brussoni, M.Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Journal of Early Childhood Research]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/there-are-so-many-good-things-outside-let-me-tell-you-childrens-qualitative-perspectives-of-outdoor-play-affordances-at-early-learning-and-child-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/there-are-so-many-good-things-outside-let-me-tell-you-childrens-qualitative-perspectives-of-outdoor-play-affordances-at-early-learning-and-child-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan daycare warns funding model unsustainable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Friday, May 15, 2026Author:&nbsp;Cloedt,Fruzsina DeOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/saskatchewan-daycare-warns-funding-model-unsustainable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/saskatchewan-daycare-warns-funding-model-unsustainable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and children’s social competence in the early years (0–3 years)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, May 12, 2026Author:&nbsp;Kleppe, R., Hegna, M. M., Hansen, J. E., Eliassen, E., Bj&oslash;rnestad, E., Barnes, J., &amp; Melhuish, E. Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/quality-in-early-childhood-education-and-care-ecec-and-childrens-social-competence-in-the-early-years-03-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/quality-in-early-childhood-education-and-care-ecec-and-childrens-social-competence-in-the-early-years-03-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For-profit operator lobby group seeks to undermine $10-a-day child care again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, May 7, 2026Author:&nbsp;Peters, KaitlinOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Spring]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/for-profit-operator-lobby-group-seeks-to-undermine-10-a-day-child-care-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/for-profit-operator-lobby-group-seeks-to-undermine-10-a-day-child-care-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aylmer families could see hundreds of cheaper childcare spaces under new Quebec initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Friday, May 1, 2026Author:&nbsp;Farmilo, TashiOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;The Bulletin d&rsquo;Aylmer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/aylmer-families-could-see-hundreds-of-cheaper-childcare-spaces-under-new-quebec-initiative/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/aylmer-families-could-see-hundreds-of-cheaper-childcare-spaces-under-new-quebec-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The US-Nordic childcare gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, May 12, 2026Author:&nbsp;Dew, BrianOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;People's Policy Project]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/the-us-nordic-childcare-gap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/the-us-nordic-childcare-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governments keep trying to make childcare safer. Could a new ‘national commission’ make a difference?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Sunday, May 10, 2026Author:&nbsp;Harper, E., &amp; Fenech, M. Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;The Conversation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/governments-keep-trying-to-make-childcare-safer-could-a-new-national-commission-make-a-difference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/governments-keep-trying-to-make-childcare-safer-could-a-new-national-commission-make-a-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No gifts for single mothers in Canada’s Spring Economic Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Sunday, May 10, 2026Author:&nbsp;Scott, KatherineOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/no-gifts-for-single-mothers-in-canadas-spring-economic-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/no-gifts-for-single-mothers-in-canadas-spring-economic-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa spends $6-billion subsidizing trades – for young men. What about young women?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, May 11, 2026Author:&nbsp;Dougherty, Ilona &amp; House, BrettOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Globe and Mail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ottawa-spends-6-billion-subsidizing-trades-for-young-men-what-about-young-women/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ottawa-spends-6-billion-subsidizing-trades-for-young-men-what-about-young-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building strong foundations for life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, May 5, 2026Author:&nbsp;Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/building-strong-foundations-for-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/building-strong-foundations-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early Learning and Child Well‑being]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, March 19, 2020Author:&nbsp;Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/early-learning-and-child-wellbeing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/early-learning-and-child-wellbeing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why so few babies? We might have overlooked the biggest reason of all.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, May 7, 2026Author:&nbsp;Sussman, A. L. Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;New York Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/why-so-few-babies-we-might-have-overlooked-the-biggest-reason-of-all/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/why-so-few-babies-we-might-have-overlooked-the-biggest-reason-of-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saving child care in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Friday, May 8, 2026Author:&nbsp;B&eacute;langer, M., &amp; Ballantyne, M. Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Rabble]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/saving-child-care-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/saving-child-care-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toddlers, investors, and tax policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, January 20, 2026Author:&nbsp;Pelikan, L. S.Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Social Science Research Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/toddlers-investors-and-tax-policy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/toddlers-investors-and-tax-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voices to be heard: Truth and Reconciliation with Bevann Fox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Friday, September 30, 2022Author:&nbsp;Ottawa Public LibraryOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Ottawa Public Library via YouTube]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/voices-to-be-heard-truth-and-reconciliation-with-bevann-fox/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/voices-to-be-heard-truth-and-reconciliation-with-bevann-fox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[G8 closures expose the truth: Childcare needs system reform, not market fixes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Sunday, May 3, 2026Author:&nbsp;Dent,GeorgieOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Women's Agenda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/g8-closures-expose-the-truth-childcare-needs-system-reform-not-market-fixes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/g8-closures-expose-the-truth-childcare-needs-system-reform-not-market-fixes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal funding 'not sufficient' for full $10-a-day child-care plan: Hindley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, April 29, 2026Author:&nbsp;King,NykoleOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Regina Leader Post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/federal-funding-not-sufficient-for-full-10-a-day-child-care-plan-hindley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/federal-funding-not-sufficient-for-full-10-a-day-child-care-plan-hindley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural municipality advances daycare planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Friday, May 1, 2026Author:&nbsp;Blume, MichaelOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;PortageOnline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/rural-municipality-advances-daycare-planning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/rural-municipality-advances-daycare-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An important step for provincial child care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, May 4, 2026Author:&nbsp;McCracken, MollyOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Free Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/an-important-step-for-provincial-child-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/an-important-step-for-provincial-child-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wait list for child care space in Waterloo region hits 15K as new funding rolls in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, April 29, 2026Author:&nbsp;CambridgeToday StaffOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;CambridgeToday Staff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/wait-list-for-child-care-space-in-waterloo-region-hits-15k-as-new-funding-rolls-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/wait-list-for-child-care-space-in-waterloo-region-hits-15k-as-new-funding-rolls-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada lags global peers and is falling when it comes to gender equity, study shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, May 4, 2026Author:&nbsp;Lindzon, JaredOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Globe and Mail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/canada-lags-global-peers-and-is-falling-when-it-comes-to-gender-equity-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/canada-lags-global-peers-and-is-falling-when-it-comes-to-gender-equity-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undersupply or lack of demand?: Evaluating measures of child care access]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Friday, April 24, 2026Author:&nbsp;Brown, J. H.Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Review of Economics of the Household]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/undersupply-or-lack-of-demand-evaluating-measures-of-child-care-access/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/undersupply-or-lack-of-demand-evaluating-measures-of-child-care-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early childcare attendance and cognitive skills in adolescence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, April 1, 2026Author:&nbsp;Alm&aring;s, I., Drange, N., Meghir, C., &amp; Zachrisson, H. D.Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;National Bureau of Economic Research]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/early-childcare-attendance-and-cognitive-skills-in-adolescence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/early-childcare-attendance-and-cognitive-skills-in-adolescence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[P.E.I. daycare operators say province's 25% cut to support staff puts them in 'a tough position']]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, April 29, 2026Author:&nbsp;Grillo de Lambarri, GiulianaOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;CBC News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/pei-daycare-operators-say-provinces-25-cut-to-support-staff-puts-them-in-a-tough-position/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/pei-daycare-operators-say-provinces-25-cut-to-support-staff-puts-them-in-a-tough-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds announce $6B ‘Team Canada Strong’ skilled trades program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, April 28, 2026Author:&nbsp;DeClerq, KatherineOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;GuelphToday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/feds-announce-6b-team-canada-strong-skilled-trades-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/feds-announce-6b-team-canada-strong-skilled-trades-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECEs disappointed that compensation not addressed in budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, April 30, 2026Author:&nbsp;Gordon, PatriceOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;VOCM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/eces-disappointed-that-compensation-not-addressed-in-budget/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/eces-disappointed-that-compensation-not-addressed-in-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Mark Carney has forgotten who helped get him elected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Saturday, May 2, 2026Author:&nbsp;Raj, AlthiaOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Toronto Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/opinion-mark-carney-has-forgotten-who-helped-get-him-elected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/opinion-mark-carney-has-forgotten-who-helped-get-him-elected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child care's imaginary bogeymen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, April 30, 2026Author:&nbsp;Haspel, E. 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A lot - SaskToday.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s changing with $10-a-day child care in Saskatchewan? 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CT Insider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avon day care to close after worker allegedly sexually assaulted a 4-year-old&nbsp;&nbsp;CT Insider]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/avon-day-care-to-close-after-worker-allegedly-sexually-assaulted-a-4-year-old-ct-insider/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/avon-day-care-to-close-after-worker-allegedly-sexually-assaulted-a-4-year-old-ct-insider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservative Solutions for Child Care’s Problems - American Enterprise Institute - AEI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative Solutions for Child Care&rsquo;s Problems&nbsp;&nbsp;American Enterprise Institute - AEI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/conservative-solutions-for-child-cares-problems-american-enterprise-institute-aei/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/conservative-solutions-for-child-cares-problems-american-enterprise-institute-aei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Heritage Foundation Wants to “Save the Family” by Further Undermining Child Care - Truthout]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Heritage Foundation Wants to &ldquo;Save the Family&rdquo; by Further Undermining Child Care&nbsp;&nbsp;Truthout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/the-heritage-foundation-wants-to-save-the-family-by-further-undermining-child-care-truthout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/the-heritage-foundation-wants-to-save-the-family-by-further-undermining-child-care-truthout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ampere partners with church to open new child care space - The Peterborough Examiner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ampere partners with church to open new child care space&nbsp;&nbsp;The Peterborough Examiner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ampere-partners-with-church-to-open-new-child-care-space-the-peterborough-examiner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ampere-partners-with-church-to-open-new-child-care-space-the-peterborough-examiner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New forum offers guidance for families navigating licensed child care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, April 21, 2026Author:&nbsp;GuelphTodayOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;GuelphToday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-forum-offers-guidance-for-families-navigating-licensed-child-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-forum-offers-guidance-for-families-navigating-licensed-child-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nova Scotia child care workers demand answers on back pay delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, April 20, 2026Author:&nbsp;CUPE Nova ScotiaOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;CUPE Nova Scotia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nova-scotia-child-care-workers-demand-answers-on-back-pay-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nova-scotia-child-care-workers-demand-answers-on-back-pay-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six years ago, this teacher predicted chaos in the classroom. Here’s what happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, April 21, 2026Author:&nbsp;Stolte, EliseOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;CBC News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/six-years-ago-this-teacher-predicted-chaos-in-the-classroom-heres-what-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/six-years-ago-this-teacher-predicted-chaos-in-the-classroom-heres-what-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Americans believe vaccines are safe and effective - Healthbeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most Americans believe vaccines are safe and effective&nbsp;&nbsp;Healthbeat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/most-americans-believe-vaccines-are-safe-and-effective-healthbeat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/most-americans-believe-vaccines-are-safe-and-effective-healthbeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why LAUSD plans to enroll more babies and toddlers, growing its role in L.A. child care - Los Angeles Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why LAUSD plans to enroll more babies and toddlers, growing its role in L.A. child care&nbsp;&nbsp;Los Angeles Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/why-lausd-plans-to-enroll-more-babies-and-toddlers-growing-its-role-in-la-child-care-los-angeles-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/why-lausd-plans-to-enroll-more-babies-and-toddlers-growing-its-role-in-la-child-care-los-angeles-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How investing in childcare can save companies up to $70 billion a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, April 15, 2026Author:&nbsp;Corbett, HollyOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Forbes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/how-investing-in-childcare-can-save-companies-up-to-70-billion-a-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/how-investing-in-childcare-can-save-companies-up-to-70-billion-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can’t defend a nation when soldiers don’t have child care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, April 20, 2026Author:&nbsp;Levenstein, LisaOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;The New York Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/you-cant-defend-a-nation-when-soldiers-dont-have-child-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/you-cant-defend-a-nation-when-soldiers-dont-have-child-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The impact of work-related wellbeing and workplace culture and climate on intention to leave in the early childhood sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Saturday, June 22, 2024Author:&nbsp;Bull, R., McFarland, L., Cumming, T., &amp; 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Regulation Is a Big Reason Why.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reason Magazine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-costs-over-13000-a-year-regulation-is-a-big-reason-why-reason-magazine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-costs-over-13000-a-year-regulation-is-a-big-reason-why-reason-magazine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You fund what you value’: Group calls for end to gender pay gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, April 14, 2026Author:&nbsp;Wright, HeatherOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;CP24]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/you-fund-what-you-value-group-calls-for-end-to-gender-pay-gap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/you-fund-what-you-value-group-calls-for-end-to-gender-pay-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘How have we not figured this out?’: Vancouver trustee says schools hold the solution to child-care crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, April 14, 2026Author:&nbsp;Steacy,LisaOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/how-have-we-not-figured-this-out-vancouver-trustee-says-schools-hold-the-solution-to-child-care-crisis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/how-have-we-not-figured-this-out-vancouver-trustee-says-schools-hold-the-solution-to-child-care-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4-Year-Old's Leg Is Broken by Day Care Worker Putting Him in &lsquo;Criss Cross Applesauce&rsquo; 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practiceSource:&nbsp;Government of Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/distributions-of-household-economic-accounts-for-income-consumption-saving-and-wealth-of-canadian-households-fourth-quarter-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/distributions-of-household-economic-accounts-for-income-consumption-saving-and-wealth-of-canadian-households-fourth-quarter-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vt. child care providers, schools contend with Farm to School funding cut - WCAX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vt. child care providers, schools contend with Farm to School funding cut&nbsp;&nbsp;WCAX]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/vt-child-care-providers-schools-contend-with-farm-to-school-funding-cut-wcax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/vt-child-care-providers-schools-contend-with-farm-to-school-funding-cut-wcax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valle Lindo parents look for child care alternatives in Walla Walla - Union-Bulletin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valle Lindo parents look for child care alternatives in Walla Walla&nbsp;&nbsp;Union-Bulletin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/valle-lindo-parents-look-for-child-care-alternatives-in-walla-walla-union-bulletin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/valle-lindo-parents-look-for-child-care-alternatives-in-walla-walla-union-bulletin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indiana Gov. announces potential $200 million child care investment - WXLV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indiana Gov. announces potential $200 million child care investment&nbsp;&nbsp;WXLV]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/indiana-gov-announces-potential-200-million-child-care-investment-wxlv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/indiana-gov-announces-potential-200-million-child-care-investment-wxlv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YWCA Highlights Child Care Concerns After Local Operator Files for Creditor Protection - VOCM]]></title><description><![CDATA[YWCA Highlights Child Care Concerns After Local Operator Files for Creditor Protection&nbsp;&nbsp;VOCM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ywca-highlights-child-care-concerns-after-local-operator-files-for-creditor-protection-vocm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ywca-highlights-child-care-concerns-after-local-operator-files-for-creditor-protection-vocm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indiana Gov. announces potential $200 million child care investment - National News Desk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indiana Gov. announces potential $200 million child care investment&nbsp;&nbsp;National News Desk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/indiana-gov-announces-potential-200-million-child-care-investment-national-news-desk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/indiana-gov-announces-potential-200-million-child-care-investment-national-news-desk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equal Pay Day fund Ontario’s child care system to close the gender pay gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, April 14, 2026Author:&nbsp;Ontario Equal Pay CoalitionOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;The Globe and Mail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/equal-pay-day-fund-ontarios-child-care-system-to-close-the-gender-pay-gap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/equal-pay-day-fund-ontarios-child-care-system-to-close-the-gender-pay-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investing in mothers? The long-run impact of a universal child care program on maternal work and income]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Sunday, March 1, 2026Author:&nbsp;Baker, M., Gruber, J., &amp; Milligan, K.Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;The University of British Columbia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/investing-in-mothers-the-long-run-impact-of-a-universal-child-care-program-on-maternal-work-and-income/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/investing-in-mothers-the-long-run-impact-of-a-universal-child-care-program-on-maternal-work-and-income/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The First Five Years project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, December 11, 2025Author:&nbsp;Department of EducationOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Australian Government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/the-first-five-years-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/the-first-five-years-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fixating on a ‘magic number’ of childcare hours misses what’s most important for kids’ development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, April 9, 2026Author:&nbsp;Harper, E.Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;The Conversation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/fixating-on-a-magic-number-of-childcare-hours-misses-whats-most-important-for-kids-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/fixating-on-a-magic-number-of-childcare-hours-misses-whats-most-important-for-kids-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's a case for nationalising child care, but of course it won't happen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Sunday, April 12, 2026Author:&nbsp;Kohler, A. Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;ABC News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/theres-a-case-for-nationalising-child-care-but-of-course-it-wont-happen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/theres-a-case-for-nationalising-child-care-but-of-course-it-wont-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SGF State Rep: Child care subsidy funding restored in state senate budget hearings - OzarksFirst.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[SGF State Rep: Child care subsidy funding restored in state senate budget hearings&nbsp;&nbsp;OzarksFirst.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/sgf-state-rep-child-care-subsidy-funding-restored-in-state-senate-budget-hearings-ozarksfirstcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/sgf-state-rep-child-care-subsidy-funding-restored-in-state-senate-budget-hearings-ozarksfirstcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indiana child care advocates hail voucher cash infusion - WRTV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indiana child care advocates hail voucher cash infusion&nbsp;&nbsp;WRTV]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/indiana-child-care-advocates-hail-voucher-cash-infusion-wrtv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/indiana-child-care-advocates-hail-voucher-cash-infusion-wrtv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Douglas, Klamath and Lake Counties land $3.2M for child care - KEZI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Douglas, Klamath and Lake Counties land $3.2M for child care&nbsp;&nbsp;KEZI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/douglas-klamath-and-lake-counties-land-32m-for-child-care-kezi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/douglas-klamath-and-lake-counties-land-32m-for-child-care-kezi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘How have we not figured this out?’: Vancouver trustee says schools hold the solution to child-care crisis - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;How have we not figured this out?&rsquo;: Vancouver trustee says schools hold the solution to child-care crisis&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/how-have-we-not-figured-this-out-vancouver-trustee-says-schools-hold-the-solution-to-child-care-crisis-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/how-have-we-not-figured-this-out-vancouver-trustee-says-schools-hold-the-solution-to-child-care-crisis-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. 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Braun announces $200 million plan for child care vouchers&nbsp;&nbsp;WTHR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/gov-braun-announces-200-million-plan-for-child-care-vouchers-wthr/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/gov-braun-announces-200-million-plan-for-child-care-vouchers-wthr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hampshire parents find different solutions to dealing with child care costs - WMUR]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Hampshire parents find different solutions to dealing with child care costs&nbsp;&nbsp;WMUR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-hampshire-parents-find-different-solutions-to-dealing-with-child-care-costs-wmur/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-hampshire-parents-find-different-solutions-to-dealing-with-child-care-costs-wmur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indiana expanding availability of child care vouchers - nwitimes.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indiana expanding availability of child care vouchers&nbsp;&nbsp;nwitimes.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/indiana-expanding-availability-of-child-care-vouchers-nwitimescom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/indiana-expanding-availability-of-child-care-vouchers-nwitimescom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indiana governor proposes $200M to expand child care vouchers - WNDU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indiana governor proposes $200M to expand child care vouchers&nbsp;&nbsp;WNDU]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/indiana-governor-proposes-200m-to-expand-child-care-vouchers-wndu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/indiana-governor-proposes-200m-to-expand-child-care-vouchers-wndu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Stein Highlights Value of Child Care Investments, Workforce Development Programs - NC Governor (.gov)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Stein Highlights Value of Child Care Investments, Workforce Development Programs&nbsp;&nbsp;NC Governor (.gov)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/governor-stein-highlights-value-of-child-care-investments-workforce-development-programs-nc-governor-gov/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/governor-stein-highlights-value-of-child-care-investments-workforce-development-programs-nc-governor-gov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indiana proposes $200M boost for child care access - whas11.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indiana proposes $200M boost for child care access&nbsp;&nbsp;whas11.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/indiana-proposes-200m-boost-for-child-care-access-whas11com/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/indiana-proposes-200m-boost-for-child-care-access-whas11com/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal funding for early learning and child care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, November 26, 2025Author:&nbsp;Government of SaskatchewanOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Government of Saskatchewan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/federal-funding-for-early-learning-and-child-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/federal-funding-for-early-learning-and-child-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 14, 2026 is Equal Pay Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, April 8, 2026Author:&nbsp;OPSEU/SEFPOOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;OPSEU/SEFPO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/april-14-2026-is-equal-pay-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/april-14-2026-is-equal-pay-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 04: Pay equity &amp; childcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, April 14, 2026Author:&nbsp;Dranoff,L. 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MinistryWatch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former UMC Child Care Director Arrested for $500K &lsquo;Criminal Enterprise&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;MinistryWatch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/former-umc-child-care-director-arrested-for-500k-criminal-enterprise-ministrywatch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/former-umc-child-care-director-arrested-for-500k-criminal-enterprise-ministrywatch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Colleges, School Districts and Hospitals Are Closing On-Site Child Care - The 74]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Colleges, School Districts and Hospitals Are Closing On-Site Child Care&nbsp;&nbsp;The 74]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/why-colleges-school-districts-and-hospitals-are-closing-on-site-child-care-the-74/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/why-colleges-school-districts-and-hospitals-are-closing-on-site-child-care-the-74/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braun announces $200 million investment to help expand affordable child care in Indiana - Fox 59]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braun announces $200 million investment to help expand affordable child care in Indiana&nbsp;&nbsp;Fox 59]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/braun-announces-200-million-investment-to-help-expand-affordable-child-care-in-indiana-fox-59/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/braun-announces-200-million-investment-to-help-expand-affordable-child-care-in-indiana-fox-59/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor to pump $200M into child care vouchers, take 14K kids off waitlist - Indiana Capital Chronicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor to pump $200M into child care vouchers, take 14K kids off waitlist&nbsp;&nbsp;Indiana Capital Chronicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/governor-to-pump-200m-into-child-care-vouchers-take-14k-kids-off-waitlist-indiana-capital-chronicle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/governor-to-pump-200m-into-child-care-vouchers-take-14k-kids-off-waitlist-indiana-capital-chronicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ind. governor to pump $200M into child care vouchers, take 14K kids off waitlist - WTHI-TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ind. governor to pump $200M into child care vouchers, take 14K kids off waitlist&nbsp;&nbsp;WTHI-TV]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ind-governor-to-pump-200m-into-child-care-vouchers-take-14k-kids-off-waitlist-wthi-tv/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ind-governor-to-pump-200m-into-child-care-vouchers-take-14k-kids-off-waitlist-wthi-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor to tap $200M for frozen child care voucher program, enroll 14K kids from waitlist - WFYI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor to tap $200M for frozen child care voucher program, enroll 14K kids from waitlist&nbsp;&nbsp;WFYI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/governor-to-tap-200m-for-frozen-child-care-voucher-program-enroll-14k-kids-from-waitlist-wfyi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/governor-to-tap-200m-for-frozen-child-care-voucher-program-enroll-14k-kids-from-waitlist-wfyi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indiana governor announces $200 million proposal for child care vouchers - whas11.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indiana governor announces $200 million proposal for child care vouchers&nbsp;&nbsp;whas11.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/indiana-governor-announces-200-million-proposal-for-child-care-vouchers-whas11com/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/indiana-governor-announces-200-million-proposal-for-child-care-vouchers-whas11com/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closing the Child Care Gap: Cargill Invests $5 Million to Support Dodge City’s Workforce - drovers.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Closing the Child Care Gap: Cargill Invests $5 Million to Support Dodge City&rsquo;s Workforce&nbsp;&nbsp;drovers.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/closing-the-child-care-gap-cargill-invests-5-million-to-support-dodge-citys-workforce-droverscom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/closing-the-child-care-gap-cargill-invests-5-million-to-support-dodge-citys-workforce-droverscom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equal Pay Day Fund Ontario’s Child Care System to Close the Gender Pay Gap - The Spec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Equal Pay Day Fund Ontario&rsquo;s Child Care System to Close the Gender Pay Gap&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/equal-pay-day-fund-ontarios-child-care-system-to-close-the-gender-pay-gap-the-spec/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/equal-pay-day-fund-ontarios-child-care-system-to-close-the-gender-pay-gap-the-spec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equal Pay Day Fund Ontario’s Child Care System to Close the Gender Pay Gap - The Globe and Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Equal Pay Day Fund Ontario&rsquo;s Child Care System to Close the Gender Pay Gap&nbsp;&nbsp;The Globe and Mail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/equal-pay-day-fund-ontarios-child-care-system-to-close-the-gender-pay-gap-the-globe-and-mail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/equal-pay-day-fund-ontarios-child-care-system-to-close-the-gender-pay-gap-the-globe-and-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army to begin improving pay, benefits for child care providers to increase staffing levels - Stars and Stripes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Army to begin improving pay, benefits for child care providers to increase staffing levels&nbsp;&nbsp;Stars and Stripes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/army-to-begin-improving-pay-benefits-for-child-care-providers-to-increase-staffing-levels-stars-and-stripes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/army-to-begin-improving-pay-benefits-for-child-care-providers-to-increase-staffing-levels-stars-and-stripes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High cost of child care a struggle for families - Observer-Reporter]]></title><description><![CDATA[High cost of child care a struggle for families&nbsp;&nbsp;Observer-Reporter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/high-cost-of-child-care-a-struggle-for-families-observer-reporter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/high-cost-of-child-care-a-struggle-for-families-observer-reporter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burlington child care center permanently closed amid abuse investigation - WCAX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burlington child care center permanently closed amid abuse investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;WCAX]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/burlington-child-care-center-permanently-closed-amid-abuse-investigation-wcax/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/burlington-child-care-center-permanently-closed-amid-abuse-investigation-wcax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBC5 In-Depth: Vermont audit finds child care oversight gaps as state promises reforms - WPTZ]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBC5 In-Depth: Vermont audit finds child care oversight gaps as state promises reforms&nbsp;&nbsp;WPTZ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nbc5-in-depth-vermont-audit-finds-child-care-oversight-gaps-as-state-promises-reforms-wptz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nbc5-in-depth-vermont-audit-finds-child-care-oversight-gaps-as-state-promises-reforms-wptz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Trump Administration’s Changes to the Child Care and Development Fund Would Strip Families of Thousands of Dollars in Potential Child Care Savings - Center for American Progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump Administration&rsquo;s Changes to the Child Care and Development Fund Would Strip Families of Thousands of Dollars in Potential Child Care Savings&nbsp;&nbsp;Center for American Progress]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/the-trump-administrations-changes-to-the-child-care-and-development-fund-would-strip-families-of-thousands-of-dollars-in-potential-child-care-savings-center-for-american-progress/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/the-trump-administrations-changes-to-the-child-care-and-development-fund-would-strip-families-of-thousands-of-dollars-in-potential-child-care-savings-center-for-american-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Last Day at Kids of Faith: Parents Navigating a Child Care Crisis - The New York Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Last Day at Kids of Faith: Parents Navigating a Child Care Crisis&nbsp;&nbsp;The New York Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/the-last-day-at-kids-of-faith-parents-navigating-a-child-care-crisis-the-new-york-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/the-last-day-at-kids-of-faith-parents-navigating-a-child-care-crisis-the-new-york-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At 100 days, Mamdani leans into ‘pothole politics’ and child care push - 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Could Australia copy? - Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada has flipped the script on child care. Could Australia copy?&nbsp;&nbsp;Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/canada-has-flipped-the-script-on-child-care-could-australia-copy-australian-broadcasting-corporation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/canada-has-flipped-the-script-on-child-care-could-australia-copy-australian-broadcasting-corporation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding child care in summer can be tricky and expensive for working parents - The Globe and Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding child care in summer can be tricky and expensive for working parents&nbsp;&nbsp;The Globe and Mail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/finding-child-care-in-summer-can-be-tricky-and-expensive-for-working-parents-the-globe-and-mail/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/finding-child-care-in-summer-can-be-tricky-and-expensive-for-working-parents-the-globe-and-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In this WA county, the child care shortage is a dire problem requiring an unusual solution - The Seattle Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this WA county, the child care shortage is a dire problem requiring an unusual solution&nbsp;&nbsp;The Seattle Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/in-this-wa-county-the-child-care-shortage-is-a-dire-problem-requiring-an-unusual-solution-the-seattle-times/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/in-this-wa-county-the-child-care-shortage-is-a-dire-problem-requiring-an-unusual-solution-the-seattle-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver Nonprofit Receives $25,000 Grant for Child Care Expansion - National Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver Nonprofit Receives $25,000 Grant for Child Care Expansion&nbsp;&nbsp;National Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/vancouver-nonprofit-receives-25000-grant-for-child-care-expansion-national-today/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/vancouver-nonprofit-receives-25000-grant-for-child-care-expansion-national-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If You Can't Afford Child Care, Here Are Desperate Measures Others Are Taking - 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CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Policy changes made after child burned in bath while in B.C. ministry care&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/policy-changes-made-after-child-burned-in-bath-while-in-bc-ministry-care-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/policy-changes-made-after-child-burned-in-bath-while-in-bc-ministry-care-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Langford asset: child care centre &amp; art studio building breaks ground - islandsocialtrends.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Langford asset: child care centre &amp; art studio building breaks ground&nbsp;&nbsp;islandsocialtrends.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/langford-asset-child-care-centre-amp-art-studio-building-breaks-ground-islandsocialtrendsca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/langford-asset-child-care-centre-amp-art-studio-building-breaks-ground-islandsocialtrendsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing Universal Child Care to New York City: Mayor Mamdani Delivers for New York’s Cutest in First 100 Days - NYC.gov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bringing Universal Child Care to New York City: Mayor Mamdani Delivers for New York&rsquo;s Cutest in First 100 Days&nbsp;&nbsp;NYC.gov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/bringing-universal-child-care-to-new-york-city-mayor-mamdani-delivers-for-new-yorks-cutest-in-first-100-days-nycgov/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/bringing-universal-child-care-to-new-york-city-mayor-mamdani-delivers-for-new-yorks-cutest-in-first-100-days-nycgov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC Council recap: 2027 funding for senior center, child care - KPCW]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Council recap: 2027 funding for senior center, child care&nbsp;&nbsp;KPCW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/pc-council-recap-2027-funding-for-senior-center-child-care-kpcw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/pc-council-recap-2027-funding-for-senior-center-child-care-kpcw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Husband Gets Mad When Chores Aren&rsquo;t Done &amp; Says It&rsquo;s Mom of 2&rsquo;s Sole &lsquo;Job&rsquo; To Watch the Kids - CafeMom.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Husband Gets Mad When Chores Aren&rsquo;t Done &amp; Says It&rsquo;s Mom of 2&rsquo;s Sole &lsquo;Job&rsquo; To Watch the Kids&nbsp;&nbsp;CafeMom.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/husband-gets-mad-when-chores-arenrsquot-done-amp-says-itrsquos-mom-of-2rsquos-sole-lsquojobrsquo-to-watch-the-kids-cafemomcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/husband-gets-mad-when-chores-arenrsquot-done-amp-says-itrsquos-mom-of-2rsquos-sole-lsquojobrsquo-to-watch-the-kids-cafemomcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A credential system for child care workers is long overdue - VTDigger]]></title><description><![CDATA[A credential system for child care workers is long overdue&nbsp;&nbsp;VTDigger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/a-credential-system-for-child-care-workers-is-long-overdue-vtdigger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/a-credential-system-for-child-care-workers-is-long-overdue-vtdigger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Child Care Be Free for All Families? - The New York Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should Child Care Be Free for All Families?&nbsp;&nbsp;The New York Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/should-child-care-be-free-for-all-families-the-new-york-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/should-child-care-be-free-for-all-families-the-new-york-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Langford breaks ground on new community arts and child care centre - Goldstream News Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Langford breaks ground on new community arts and child care centre&nbsp;&nbsp;Goldstream News Gazette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/langford-breaks-ground-on-new-community-arts-and-child-care-centre-goldstream-news-gazette/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/langford-breaks-ground-on-new-community-arts-and-child-care-centre-goldstream-news-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reynolds signs law helping child care workers pay for their own kids' daycare costs - 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City of Langford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Langford Breaks Ground on a New Community Arts and Culture Child Care Centre&nbsp;&nbsp;City of Langford]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/langford-breaks-ground-on-a-new-community-arts-and-culture-child-care-centre-city-of-langford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/langford-breaks-ground-on-a-new-community-arts-and-culture-child-care-centre-city-of-langford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In a session day for both chambers, a sprinkle of child care bills move to last push before Ayotte - New Hampshire Bulletin]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a session day for both chambers, a sprinkle of child care bills move to last push before Ayotte&nbsp;&nbsp;New Hampshire Bulletin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/in-a-session-day-for-both-chambers-a-sprinkle-of-child-care-bills-move-to-last-push-before-ayotte-new-hampshire-bulletin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/in-a-session-day-for-both-chambers-a-sprinkle-of-child-care-bills-move-to-last-push-before-ayotte-new-hampshire-bulletin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor signs law extending aid for child care workers - News From The States]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor signs law extending aid for child care workers&nbsp;&nbsp;News From The States]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/governor-signs-law-extending-aid-for-child-care-workers-news-from-the-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/governor-signs-law-extending-aid-for-child-care-workers-news-from-the-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LETTER: WSIB changes a ‘half measure’ as child care workers remain excluded - Oakville News]]></title><description><![CDATA[LETTER: WSIB changes a &lsquo;half measure&rsquo; as child care workers remain excluded&nbsp;&nbsp;Oakville News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/letter-wsib-changes-a-half-measure-as-child-care-workers-remain-excluded-oakville-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/letter-wsib-changes-a-half-measure-as-child-care-workers-remain-excluded-oakville-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Kim Reynolds sign Iowa law expanding child care aid to workers - The Des Moines Register]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Kim Reynolds sign Iowa law expanding child care aid to workers&nbsp;&nbsp;The Des Moines Register]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/watch-kim-reynolds-sign-iowa-law-expanding-child-care-aid-to-workers-the-des-moines-register/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/watch-kim-reynolds-sign-iowa-law-expanding-child-care-aid-to-workers-the-des-moines-register/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In HelloNation, Child Care Expert April Milik of Morgantown, WV Discusses Why Enriching School-Aged Care Matters - Yahoo Finance]]></title><description><![CDATA[In HelloNation, Child Care Expert April Milik of Morgantown, WV Discusses Why Enriching School-Aged Care Matters&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/in-hellonation-child-care-expert-april-milik-of-morgantown-wv-discusses-why-enriching-school-aged-care-matters-yahoo-finance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/in-hellonation-child-care-expert-april-milik-of-morgantown-wv-discusses-why-enriching-school-aged-care-matters-yahoo-finance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A review of the state of child care in the United States - 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C-SPAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Makes Child Care Announcement&nbsp;&nbsp;C-SPAN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-york-city-mayor-zohran-mamdani-makes-child-care-announcement-c-span/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-york-city-mayor-zohran-mamdani-makes-child-care-announcement-c-span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: If we want better child care in Alaska, we start by keeping the people who provide it - Anchorage Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opinion: If we want better child care in Alaska, we start by keeping the people who provide it&nbsp;&nbsp;Anchorage Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/opinion-if-we-want-better-child-care-in-alaska-we-start-by-keeping-the-people-who-provide-it-anchorage-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/opinion-if-we-want-better-child-care-in-alaska-we-start-by-keeping-the-people-who-provide-it-anchorage-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can we fix America's child care system? - 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What’s the best way to encourage people to make babies?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Saturday, April 4, 2026Author:&nbsp;Berz, Katharine LakeOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Toronto Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/opinion-canadas-birth-rate-has-fallen-to-new-lows-whats-the-best-way-to-encourage-people-to-make-babies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/opinion-canadas-birth-rate-has-fallen-to-new-lows-whats-the-best-way-to-encourage-people-to-make-babies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s birth rate has fallen to new lows. 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13wham.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Greece day care employee sentenced to probation in child sex abuse investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;13wham.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ex-greece-day-care-employee-sentenced-to-probation-in-child-sex-abuse-investigation-13whamcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ex-greece-day-care-employee-sentenced-to-probation-in-child-sex-abuse-investigation-13whamcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playground parking lot closed during next-door child care building construction - islandsocialtrends.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playground parking lot closed during next-door child care building construction&nbsp;&nbsp;islandsocialtrends.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/playground-parking-lot-closed-during-next-door-child-care-building-construction-islandsocialtrendsca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/playground-parking-lot-closed-during-next-door-child-care-building-construction-islandsocialtrendsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playground parking lot closed during next-door child care building construction - 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Atlanta News First]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child reportedly abandoned at Union City day care, police say&nbsp;&nbsp;Atlanta News First]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-reportedly-abandoned-at-union-city-day-care-police-say-atlanta-news-first/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-reportedly-abandoned-at-union-city-day-care-police-say-atlanta-news-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Greece day care employee sentenced to probation for child endangerment - 13wham.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Greece day care employee sentenced to probation for child endangerment&nbsp;&nbsp;13wham.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ex-greece-day-care-employee-sentenced-to-probation-for-child-endangerment-13whamcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ex-greece-day-care-employee-sentenced-to-probation-for-child-endangerment-13whamcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Senator Discusses Child Care Challenges in Grand Junction - National Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Senator Discusses Child Care Challenges in Grand Junction&nbsp;&nbsp;National Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/us-senator-discusses-child-care-challenges-in-grand-junction-national-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/us-senator-discusses-child-care-challenges-in-grand-junction-national-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vermont bill would create new licensing for child care workers - clipped version - WCAX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vermont bill would create new licensing for child care workers - clipped version&nbsp;&nbsp;WCAX]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/vermont-bill-would-create-new-licensing-for-child-care-workers-clipped-version-wcax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/vermont-bill-would-create-new-licensing-for-child-care-workers-clipped-version-wcax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calhoun County woman's family child care home license suspended following investigation - WWMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calhoun County woman's family child care home license suspended following investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;WWMT]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/calhoun-county-womans-family-child-care-home-license-suspended-following-investigation-wwmt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/calhoun-county-womans-family-child-care-home-license-suspended-following-investigation-wwmt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vermont bill would create new licensing for child care workers - WCAX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vermont bill would create new licensing for child care workers&nbsp;&nbsp;WCAX]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/vermont-bill-would-create-new-licensing-for-child-care-workers-wcax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/vermont-bill-would-create-new-licensing-for-child-care-workers-wcax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoning changes could increase child care options in city of Manistee - Manistee News Advocate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zoning changes could increase child care options in city of Manistee&nbsp;&nbsp;Manistee News Advocate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/zoning-changes-could-increase-child-care-options-in-city-of-manistee-manistee-news-advocate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/zoning-changes-could-increase-child-care-options-in-city-of-manistee-manistee-news-advocate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From paperwork maze to centralized tool: Mamdani launches new child care provider permitting site - Chalkbeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[From paperwork maze to centralized tool: Mamdani launches new child care provider permitting site&nbsp;&nbsp;Chalkbeat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/from-paperwork-maze-to-centralized-tool-mamdani-launches-new-child-care-provider-permitting-site-chalkbeat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/from-paperwork-maze-to-centralized-tool-mamdani-launches-new-child-care-provider-permitting-site-chalkbeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worcester nonprofits team up to launch $1.1M child care business incubator - Worcester Business Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcester nonprofits team up to launch $1.1M child care business incubator&nbsp;&nbsp;Worcester Business Journal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/worcester-nonprofits-team-up-to-launch-11m-child-care-business-incubator-worcester-business-journal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/worcester-nonprofits-team-up-to-launch-11m-child-care-business-incubator-worcester-business-journal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She Was Once in Foster Care. Now She Will Run Child Welfare in New York. - The New York Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[She Was Once in Foster Care. 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History says otherwise.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Friday, April 3, 2026Author:&nbsp;Calarco, JessicaOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;MS Now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/trump-says-the-us-cannot-afford-child-care-in-wartime-history-says-otherwise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/trump-says-the-us-cannot-afford-child-care-in-wartime-history-says-otherwise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iowa Child Care Workers Could Soon Get Help Paying for Child Care - newsradio 1040 who]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iowa Child Care Workers Could Soon Get Help Paying for Child Care&nbsp;&nbsp;newsradio 1040 who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/iowa-child-care-workers-could-soon-get-help-paying-for-child-care-newsradio-1040-who/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/iowa-child-care-workers-could-soon-get-help-paying-for-child-care-newsradio-1040-who/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Before- and after-school care for P.E.I. students is possible, but there are still hurdles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Sunday, April 5, 2026Author:&nbsp;McInnis, LucasOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;CBC News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/before-and-after-school-care-for-pei-students-is-possible-but-there-are-still-hurdles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/before-and-after-school-care-for-pei-students-is-possible-but-there-are-still-hurdles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget 2026: Ontario still isn’t paying its fair share for child care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, April 1, 2026Author:&nbsp;Ferns, CarolynOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/budget-2026-ontario-still-isnt-paying-its-fair-share-for-child-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/budget-2026-ontario-still-isnt-paying-its-fair-share-for-child-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Launches New Child Care Provider Permitting Portal - BKReader]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Launches New Child Care Provider Permitting Portal&nbsp;&nbsp;BKReader]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nyc-launches-new-child-care-provider-permitting-portal-bkreader/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nyc-launches-new-child-care-provider-permitting-portal-bkreader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dublin mother launches new app, offering child care options for working parents - 10TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dublin mother launches new app, offering child care options for working parents&nbsp;&nbsp;10TV]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/dublin-mother-launches-new-app-offering-child-care-options-for-working-parents-10tv/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/dublin-mother-launches-new-app-offering-child-care-options-for-working-parents-10tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani Unveils NYC Child Care Permit Portal - 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openPR.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emerging Growth Drivers Fueling Expansion in the Child Day Care Services Market&nbsp;&nbsp;openPR.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/emerging-growth-drivers-fueling-expansion-in-the-child-day-care-services-market-openprcom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/emerging-growth-drivers-fueling-expansion-in-the-child-day-care-services-market-openprcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurse suspended for falsifying vulnerable child’s care records - RCNi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurse suspended for falsifying vulnerable child&rsquo;s care records&nbsp;&nbsp;RCNi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nurse-suspended-for-falsifying-vulnerable-childs-care-records-rcni/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nurse-suspended-for-falsifying-vulnerable-childs-care-records-rcni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee lawmakers target child care crisis: addressing high cost, limited access, labor shortage - 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They aren&rsquo;t 'little scams' in Ohio | Opinion - The Columbus Dispatch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump's wrong about child care, Medicaid. 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KCENTV.com]]></title><description><![CDATA['There&rsquo;s not enough help' | New child care tax breaks could ease burden for Central Texas families&nbsp;&nbsp;KCENTV.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/therersquos-not-enough-help-new-child-care-tax-breaks-could-ease-burden-for-central-texas-families-kcentvcom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/therersquos-not-enough-help-new-child-care-tax-breaks-could-ease-burden-for-central-texas-families-kcentvcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boone County first responders' child care center construction is behind schedule - KOMU 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boone County first responders' child care center construction is behind schedule&nbsp;&nbsp;KOMU 8]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/boone-county-first-responders-child-care-center-construction-is-behind-schedule-komu-8/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/boone-county-first-responders-child-care-center-construction-is-behind-schedule-komu-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;All These Little Scams&rsquo;: Trump's Latest War on Child Care and Medicaid - 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The Indian EYE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Child Care Website And Interactive Map&nbsp;&nbsp;The Indian EYE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/mayor-mamdani-launches-first-of-its-kind-child-care-website-and-interactive-map-the-indian-eye/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/mayor-mamdani-launches-first-of-its-kind-child-care-website-and-interactive-map-the-indian-eye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See photos from an Iowa preschool as lawmakers pass child care bill - The Des Moines Register]]></title><description><![CDATA[See photos from an Iowa preschool as lawmakers pass child care bill&nbsp;&nbsp;The Des Moines Register]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/see-photos-from-an-iowa-preschool-as-lawmakers-pass-child-care-bill-the-des-moines-register/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/see-photos-from-an-iowa-preschool-as-lawmakers-pass-child-care-bill-the-des-moines-register/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding child care in Colorado is hard. Here’s your guide to make it easier. - The Colorado Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding child care in Colorado is hard. Here&rsquo;s your guide to make it easier.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Colorado Sun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/finding-child-care-in-colorado-is-hard-heres-your-guide-to-make-it-easier-the-colorado-sun/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/finding-child-care-in-colorado-is-hard-heres-your-guide-to-make-it-easier-the-colorado-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mississippi child care aid uncertainty hits summer camp enrollment - WLOX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mississippi child care aid uncertainty hits summer camp enrollment&nbsp;&nbsp;WLOX]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/mississippi-child-care-aid-uncertainty-hits-summer-camp-enrollment-wlox/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/mississippi-child-care-aid-uncertainty-hits-summer-camp-enrollment-wlox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost 14,000 Colorado kids are on the waitlist for subsidized child care with program on the brink of collapse - The Colorado Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 14,000 Colorado kids are on the waitlist for subsidized child care with program on the brink of collapse&nbsp;&nbsp;The Colorado Sun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/almost-14000-colorado-kids-are-on-the-waitlist-for-subsidized-child-care-with-program-on-the-brink-of-collapse-the-colorado-sun/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/almost-14000-colorado-kids-are-on-the-waitlist-for-subsidized-child-care-with-program-on-the-brink-of-collapse-the-colorado-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billions of new child care dollars could help parents - Modern Ghana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billions of new child care dollars could help parents&nbsp;&nbsp;Modern Ghana]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/billions-of-new-child-care-dollars-could-help-parents-modern-ghana/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/billions-of-new-child-care-dollars-could-help-parents-modern-ghana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billions of new child care dollars could help parents - NBC News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billions of new child care dollars could help parents&nbsp;&nbsp;NBC News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/billions-of-new-child-care-dollars-could-help-parents-nbc-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/billions-of-new-child-care-dollars-could-help-parents-nbc-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Times Opinion: The tax-season trap — When refunds become a child care safety net - Chattanooga Times Free Press]]></title><description><![CDATA[Times Opinion: The tax-season trap &mdash; When refunds become a child care safety net&nbsp;&nbsp;Chattanooga Times Free Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/times-opinion-the-tax-season-trap-when-refunds-become-a-child-care-safety-net-chattanooga-times-free-press/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/times-opinion-the-tax-season-trap-when-refunds-become-a-child-care-safety-net-chattanooga-times-free-press/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani Launches First-Of-Its-Kind NYC Child Care Website And Interactive Map - Harlem World Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani Launches First-Of-Its-Kind NYC Child Care Website And Interactive Map&nbsp;&nbsp;Harlem World Magazine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/mayor-mamdani-launches-first-of-its-kind-nyc-child-care-website-and-interactive-map-harlem-world-magazine/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/mayor-mamdani-launches-first-of-its-kind-nyc-child-care-website-and-interactive-map-harlem-world-magazine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump floats letting states handle day care. Advocates call it a lead balloon - The Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump floats letting states handle day care. Advocates call it a lead balloon&nbsp;&nbsp;The Hill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/trump-floats-letting-states-handle-day-care-advocates-call-it-a-lead-balloon-the-hill/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/trump-floats-letting-states-handle-day-care-advocates-call-it-a-lead-balloon-the-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B joins Mamdani to promote free child care - Daily Kos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B joins Mamdani to promote free child care&nbsp;&nbsp;Daily Kos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/cardi-b-joins-mamdani-to-promote-free-child-care-daily-kos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/cardi-b-joins-mamdani-to-promote-free-child-care-daily-kos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the pause on SC child care scholarship means for your family - greenvilleonline.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[What the pause on SC child care scholarship means for your family&nbsp;&nbsp;greenvilleonline.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/what-the-pause-on-sc-child-care-scholarship-means-for-your-family-greenvilleonlinecom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/what-the-pause-on-sc-child-care-scholarship-means-for-your-family-greenvilleonlinecom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaders discuss child care needs, resources in Nobles County - The Globe | Worthington, Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders discuss child care needs, resources in Nobles County&nbsp;&nbsp;The Globe | Worthington, Minnesota]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/leaders-discuss-child-care-needs-resources-in-nobles-county-the-globe-worthington-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/leaders-discuss-child-care-needs-resources-in-nobles-county-the-globe-worthington-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[paddington child care koutsoukou - The Greek Herald]]></title><description><![CDATA[paddington child care koutsoukou&nbsp;&nbsp;The Greek Herald]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/paddington-child-care-koutsoukou-the-greek-herald/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/paddington-child-care-koutsoukou-the-greek-herald/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potlucks, child care fuel Housatonic committee’s push for deeper community engagement - The Berkshire Eagle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potlucks, child care fuel Housatonic committee&rsquo;s push for deeper community engagement&nbsp;&nbsp;The Berkshire Eagle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/potlucks-child-care-fuel-housatonic-committees-push-for-deeper-community-engagement-the-berkshire-eagle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/potlucks-child-care-fuel-housatonic-committees-push-for-deeper-community-engagement-the-berkshire-eagle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day care worker charged with child endangerment after she recorded a 0.356 BAC - kare11.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day care worker charged with child endangerment after she recorded a 0.356 BAC&nbsp;&nbsp;kare11.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/day-care-worker-charged-with-child-endangerment-after-she-recorded-a-0356-bac-kare11com/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/day-care-worker-charged-with-child-endangerment-after-she-recorded-a-0356-bac-kare11com/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Trump says US can’t fund child care, Medicare, because of Iran war; Judge blocks immigration move - Straight Arrow News - SAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch: Trump says US can&rsquo;t fund child care, Medicare, because of Iran war; Judge blocks immigration move&nbsp;&nbsp;Straight Arrow News - SAN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/watch-trump-says-us-cant-fund-child-care-medicare-because-of-iran-war-judge-blocks-immigration-move-straight-arrow-news-san/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/watch-trump-says-us-cant-fund-child-care-medicare-because-of-iran-war-judge-blocks-immigration-move-straight-arrow-news-san/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says US can’t fund child care, Medicare, because of Iran war; Judge blocks immigration move - Straight Arrow News - SAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump says US can&rsquo;t fund child care, Medicare, because of Iran war; Judge blocks immigration move&nbsp;&nbsp;Straight Arrow News - SAN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/trump-says-us-cant-fund-child-care-medicare-because-of-iran-war-judge-blocks-immigration-move-straight-arrow-news-san/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/trump-says-us-cant-fund-child-care-medicare-because-of-iran-war-judge-blocks-immigration-move-straight-arrow-news-san/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says it’s ‘not possible’ for the U.S. to fund child care - MS NOW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump says it&rsquo;s &lsquo;not possible&rsquo; 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History says otherwise. - MS NOW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opinion | Trump says the U.S. cannot afford child care in wartime. History says otherwise.&nbsp;&nbsp;MS NOW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/opinion-trump-says-the-us-cannot-afford-child-care-in-wartime-history-says-otherwise-ms-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/opinion-trump-says-the-us-cannot-afford-child-care-in-wartime-history-says-otherwise-ms-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ohio is too expensive.’ Ohio House Democrats plan to introduce series of affordability bills - Mahoning Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Ohio is too expensive.&rsquo; Ohio House Democrats plan to introduce series of affordability bills&nbsp;&nbsp;Mahoning Matters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ohio-is-too-expensive-ohio-house-democrats-plan-to-introduce-series-of-affordability-bills-mahoning-matters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ohio-is-too-expensive-ohio-house-democrats-plan-to-introduce-series-of-affordability-bills-mahoning-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Universal Child Care Isn’t Always Good for Kids - Governing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Universal Child Care Isn&rsquo;t Always Good for Kids&nbsp;&nbsp;Governing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/why-universal-child-care-isnt-always-good-for-kids-governing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/why-universal-child-care-isnt-always-good-for-kids-governing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: OK child care providers concerned about lowered child care subsidy budget for FY 2027 - fox23.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video: OK child care providers concerned about lowered child care subsidy budget for FY 2027&nbsp;&nbsp;fox23.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/video-ok-child-care-providers-concerned-about-lowered-child-care-subsidy-budget-for-fy-2027-fox23com/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/video-ok-child-care-providers-concerned-about-lowered-child-care-subsidy-budget-for-fy-2027-fox23com/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New child care center in South Portland hopes to expand services to 24-hour care - WGME]]></title><description><![CDATA[New child care center in South Portland hopes to expand services to 24-hour care&nbsp;&nbsp;WGME]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-child-care-center-in-south-portland-hopes-to-expand-services-to-24-hour-care-wgme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-child-care-center-in-south-portland-hopes-to-expand-services-to-24-hour-care-wgme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OK child care providers concerned about lowered child care subsidy budget for FY 2027 - fox23.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[OK child care providers concerned about lowered child care subsidy budget for FY 2027&nbsp;&nbsp;fox23.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ok-child-care-providers-concerned-about-lowered-child-care-subsidy-budget-for-fy-2027-fox23com/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ok-child-care-providers-concerned-about-lowered-child-care-subsidy-budget-for-fy-2027-fox23com/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bend Montessori lands $719,000 grant to launch Spanish immersion child care - Central Oregon Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bend Montessori lands $719,000 grant to launch Spanish immersion child care&nbsp;&nbsp;Central Oregon Daily]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/bend-montessori-lands-719000-grant-to-launch-spanish-immersion-child-care-central-oregon-daily/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/bend-montessori-lands-719000-grant-to-launch-spanish-immersion-child-care-central-oregon-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New child care center opens in South Portland to help address statewide shortage - WMTW]]></title><description><![CDATA[New child care center opens in South Portland to help address statewide shortage&nbsp;&nbsp;WMTW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-child-care-center-opens-in-south-portland-to-help-address-statewide-shortage-wmtw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-child-care-center-opens-in-south-portland-to-help-address-statewide-shortage-wmtw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump backs off campaign promises to protect Medicare, help with child care - 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Should Their Child Care Be Free? - The New York Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[They Pay $34 for Burgers. Should Their Child Care Be Free?&nbsp;&nbsp;The New York Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/they-pay-34-for-burgers-should-their-child-care-be-free-the-new-york-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/they-pay-34-for-burgers-should-their-child-care-be-free-the-new-york-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Invisible Child Care Challenge - The Dispatch]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Invisible Child Care Challenge&nbsp;&nbsp;The Dispatch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/an-invisible-child-care-challenge-the-dispatch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/an-invisible-child-care-challenge-the-dispatch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill providing child care assistance for child care workers clears Iowa Legislature - TelegraphHerald.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill providing child care assistance for child care workers clears Iowa Legislature&nbsp;&nbsp;TelegraphHerald.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/bill-providing-child-care-assistance-for-child-care-workers-clears-iowa-legislature-telegraphheraldcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/bill-providing-child-care-assistance-for-child-care-workers-clears-iowa-legislature-telegraphheraldcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audit pins $37M in questionable child care payments on weak oversight, missing records - KOMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audit pins $37M in questionable child care payments on weak oversight, missing records&nbsp;&nbsp;KOMO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/audit-pins-37m-in-questionable-child-care-payments-on-weak-oversight-missing-records-komo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/audit-pins-37m-in-questionable-child-care-payments-on-weak-oversight-missing-records-komo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audit questions $37M in child care payments in WA - Washington State Standard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audit questions $37M in child care payments in WA&nbsp;&nbsp;Washington State Standard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/audit-questions-37m-in-child-care-payments-in-wa-washington-state-standard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/audit-questions-37m-in-child-care-payments-in-wa-washington-state-standard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audits find little fraud in Idaho child care providers. 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First Five Years Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toolkit: Child Care Tax Credits&nbsp;&nbsp;First Five Years Fund]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/toolkit-child-care-tax-credits-first-five-years-fund/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/toolkit-child-care-tax-credits-first-five-years-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From cribs to classrooms: Rural Wisconsin schools may fill child care gap - WPR]]></title><description><![CDATA[From cribs to classrooms: Rural Wisconsin schools may fill child care gap&nbsp;&nbsp;WPR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/from-cribs-to-classrooms-rural-wisconsin-schools-may-fill-child-care-gap-wpr/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/from-cribs-to-classrooms-rural-wisconsin-schools-may-fill-child-care-gap-wpr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sites that provided in-person workshops for child-care workers closing due to N.S. budget cuts - 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C-SPAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Mayor Mamdani Announces Construction of Child Care Center&nbsp;&nbsp;C-SPAN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-york-mayor-mamdani-announces-construction-of-child-care-center-c-span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-york-mayor-mamdani-announces-construction-of-child-care-center-c-span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 moms, 3 countries, 1 very familiar problem: Why child care costs still don't add up for families - Yahoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[3 moms, 3 countries, 1 very familiar problem: Why child care costs still don't add up for families&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/3-moms-3-countries-1-very-familiar-problem-why-child-care-costs-still-dont-add-up-for-families-yahoo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/3-moms-3-countries-1-very-familiar-problem-why-child-care-costs-still-dont-add-up-for-families-yahoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free child care center being built for NYC workers, Mayor Mamdani announces - CBS News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free child care center being built for NYC workers, Mayor Mamdani announces&nbsp;&nbsp;CBS News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/free-child-care-center-being-built-for-nyc-workers-mayor-mamdani-announces-cbs-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/free-child-care-center-being-built-for-nyc-workers-mayor-mamdani-announces-cbs-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Mayor Mamdani set to make announcement on child care - CBS News]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Mayor Mamdani set to make announcement on child care&nbsp;&nbsp;CBS News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nyc-mayor-mamdani-set-to-make-announcement-on-child-care-cbs-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nyc-mayor-mamdani-set-to-make-announcement-on-child-care-cbs-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani Announces Free Child Care Program for City Workers - The American Prospect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mamdani Announces Free Child Care Program for City Workers&nbsp;&nbsp;The American Prospect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/mamdani-announces-free-child-care-program-for-city-workers-the-american-prospect/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/mamdani-announces-free-child-care-program-for-city-workers-the-american-prospect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohio prosecutor pushes back against child care fraud legislation - News From The States]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ohio prosecutor pushes back against child care fraud legislation&nbsp;&nbsp;News From The States]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ohio-prosecutor-pushes-back-against-child-care-fraud-legislation-news-from-the-states/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ohio-prosecutor-pushes-back-against-child-care-fraud-legislation-news-from-the-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School District 8 calling for reviews of inclusive education and child care funding - Nelson Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[School District 8 calling for reviews of inclusive education and child care funding&nbsp;&nbsp;Nelson Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/school-district-8-calling-for-reviews-of-inclusive-education-and-child-care-funding-nelson-star/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/school-district-8-calling-for-reviews-of-inclusive-education-and-child-care-funding-nelson-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s Birthrate Falls. But the Child-Care Business Is Booming. - Barron's]]></title><description><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s Birthrate Falls. But the Child-Care Business Is Booming.&nbsp;&nbsp;Barron's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/chinarsquos-birthrate-falls-but-the-child-care-business-is-booming-barrons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/chinarsquos-birthrate-falls-but-the-child-care-business-is-booming-barrons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Makes Child Care Announcement - C-SPAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Makes Child Care Announcement&nbsp;&nbsp;C-SPAN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-makes-child-care-announcement-c-span/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-makes-child-care-announcement-c-span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba’s plans not adequate to meet child-care access and inclusivity commitments: Auditor General - mySteinbach.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba&rsquo;s plans not adequate to meet child-care access and inclusivity commitments: Auditor General&nbsp;&nbsp;mySteinbach.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/manitobas-plans-not-adequate-to-meet-child-care-access-and-inclusivity-commitments-auditor-general-mysteinbachca/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/manitobas-plans-not-adequate-to-meet-child-care-access-and-inclusivity-commitments-auditor-general-mysteinbachca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smullen urges child-care tax credit expansions through ABC Plan - Oneida Dispatch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smullen urges child-care tax credit expansions through ABC Plan&nbsp;&nbsp;Oneida Dispatch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/smullen-urges-child-care-tax-credit-expansions-through-abc-plan-oneida-dispatch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/smullen-urges-child-care-tax-credit-expansions-through-abc-plan-oneida-dispatch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NWKS Innovation Center to recognize child care providers; collecting 'thank you' messages - Hays Post]]></title><description><![CDATA[NWKS Innovation Center to recognize child care providers; collecting 'thank you' messages&nbsp;&nbsp;Hays Post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nwks-innovation-center-to-recognize-child-care-providers-collecting-thank-you-messages-hays-post/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nwks-innovation-center-to-recognize-child-care-providers-collecting-thank-you-messages-hays-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion | Kevin McDonald: I will focus on amenities, child care access and town core are my priorities as mayor - SummitDaily.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opinion | Kevin McDonald: I will focus on amenities, child care access and town core are my priorities as mayor&nbsp;&nbsp;SummitDaily.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/opinion-kevin-mcdonald-i-will-focus-on-amenities-child-care-access-and-town-core-are-my-priorities-as-mayor-summitdailycom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/opinion-kevin-mcdonald-i-will-focus-on-amenities-child-care-access-and-town-core-are-my-priorities-as-mayor-summitdailycom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missouri's plan for the working poor &mdash; higher taxes, more expensive child care - Columbia Missourian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missouri's plan for the working poor &mdash; higher taxes, more expensive child care&nbsp;&nbsp;Columbia Missourian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/missouris-plan-for-the-working-poor-mdash-higher-taxes-more-expensive-child-care-columbia-missourian/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/missouris-plan-for-the-working-poor-mdash-higher-taxes-more-expensive-child-care-columbia-missourian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A coalition of groups argues child care is as necessary as roads and bridges. Here's why - MPR News]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coalition of groups argues child care is as necessary as roads and bridges. Here's why&nbsp;&nbsp;MPR News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/a-coalition-of-groups-argues-child-care-is-as-necessary-as-roads-and-bridges-heres-why-mpr-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/a-coalition-of-groups-argues-child-care-is-as-necessary-as-roads-and-bridges-heres-why-mpr-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Tax-Season Trap: When Refunds Become a Child Care Safety Net - The Fulcrum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tax-Season Trap: When Refunds Become a Child Care Safety Net&nbsp;&nbsp;The Fulcrum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/the-tax-season-trap-when-refunds-become-a-child-care-safety-net-the-fulcrum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/the-tax-season-trap-when-refunds-become-a-child-care-safety-net-the-fulcrum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child care centre, community hub taking over South Osborne church - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child care centre, community hub taking over South Osborne church&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-centre-community-hub-taking-over-south-osborne-church-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 02:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-centre-community-hub-taking-over-south-osborne-church-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba ‘unlikely to meet’ child-care needs: auditor general - Yahoo News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba &lsquo;unlikely to meet&rsquo; child-care needs: auditor general&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/manitoba-unlikely-to-meet-child-care-needs-auditor-general-yahoo-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/manitoba-unlikely-to-meet-child-care-needs-auditor-general-yahoo-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child Care &amp; Learning Center makes nutrition an adventure - Rappahannock News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child Care &amp; Learning Center makes nutrition an adventure&nbsp;&nbsp;Rappahannock News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-amp-learning-center-makes-nutrition-an-adventure-rappahannock-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-amp-learning-center-makes-nutrition-an-adventure-rappahannock-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Less than 10% of N.L. children have adequate access to child care spaces, report finds - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than 10% of N.L. children have adequate access to child care spaces, report finds&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/less-than-10-of-nl-children-have-adequate-access-to-child-care-spaces-report-finds-cbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/less-than-10-of-nl-children-have-adequate-access-to-child-care-spaces-report-finds-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Minnesota scandal, Texas reviewed its child care spending. It found little fraud - Los Angeles Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Minnesota scandal, Texas reviewed its child care spending. It found little fraud&nbsp;&nbsp;Los Angeles Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/after-minnesota-scandal-texas-reviewed-its-child-care-spending-it-found-little-fraud-los-angeles-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/after-minnesota-scandal-texas-reviewed-its-child-care-spending-it-found-little-fraud-los-angeles-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families call for more infant child care in N.S. - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families call for more infant child care in N.S.&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/families-call-for-more-infant-child-care-in-ns-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/families-call-for-more-infant-child-care-in-ns-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba ‘unlikely to meet’ child-care needs: auditor general - Global News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba &lsquo;unlikely to meet&rsquo; child-care needs: auditor general&nbsp;&nbsp;Global News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/manitoba-unlikely-to-meet-child-care-needs-auditor-general-global-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/manitoba-unlikely-to-meet-child-care-needs-auditor-general-global-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Manitoba making up chaotic, inadequate child-care ‘plan’ as it goes along - Winnipeg Free Press]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opinion: Manitoba making up chaotic, inadequate child-care &lsquo;plan&rsquo; as it goes along&nbsp;&nbsp;Winnipeg Free Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/opinion-manitoba-making-up-chaotic-inadequate-child-care-plan-as-it-goes-along-winnipeg-free-press/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/opinion-manitoba-making-up-chaotic-inadequate-child-care-plan-as-it-goes-along-winnipeg-free-press/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some States Are Boosting Reproductive Health Access, Maternal Health, Child Care - Truthout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some States Are Boosting Reproductive Health Access, Maternal Health, Child Care&nbsp;&nbsp;Truthout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/some-states-are-boosting-reproductive-health-access-maternal-health-child-care-truthout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/some-states-are-boosting-reproductive-health-access-maternal-health-child-care-truthout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State to pay out for child care quality program invoices after provider complaints - News From The States]]></title><description><![CDATA[State to pay out for child care quality program invoices after provider complaints&nbsp;&nbsp;News From The States]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/state-to-pay-out-for-child-care-quality-program-invoices-after-provider-complaints-news-from-the-states/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/state-to-pay-out-for-child-care-quality-program-invoices-after-provider-complaints-news-from-the-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Minnesota scandal, Texas reviewed its child care spending. It found little fraud. - The Spec]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Minnesota scandal, Texas reviewed its child care spending. It found little fraud.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/after-minnesota-scandal-texas-reviewed-its-child-care-spending-it-found-little-fraud-the-spec/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/after-minnesota-scandal-texas-reviewed-its-child-care-spending-it-found-little-fraud-the-spec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abby McCloskey: Universal child care isn’t always good for kids - TribLIVE.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abby McCloskey: Universal child care isn&rsquo;t always good for kids&nbsp;&nbsp;TribLIVE.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/abby-mccloskey-universal-child-care-isnt-always-good-for-kids-triblivecom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/abby-mccloskey-universal-child-care-isnt-always-good-for-kids-triblivecom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auditor says Manitoba falling short on child-care goals - Winnipeg Sun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auditor says Manitoba falling short on child-care goals&nbsp;&nbsp;Winnipeg Sun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/auditor-says-manitoba-falling-short-on-child-care-goals-winnipeg-sun/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/auditor-says-manitoba-falling-short-on-child-care-goals-winnipeg-sun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province unlikely to meet child-care space targets: Auditor General - CHVN Radio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Province unlikely to meet child-care space targets: Auditor General&nbsp;&nbsp;CHVN Radio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/province-unlikely-to-meet-child-care-space-targets-auditor-general-chvn-radio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/province-unlikely-to-meet-child-care-space-targets-auditor-general-chvn-radio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba fails to create 23,000 spaces under child-care deal: auditor - Winnipeg Free Press]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba fails to create 23,000 spaces under child-care deal: auditor&nbsp;&nbsp;Winnipeg Free Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/manitoba-fails-to-create-23000-spaces-under-child-care-deal-auditor-winnipeg-free-press/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:46:00 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Times Colonist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comment: B.C. needs a more equitable child-care system&nbsp;&nbsp;Times Colonist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/comment-bc-needs-a-more-equitable-child-care-system-times-colonist/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/comment-bc-needs-a-more-equitable-child-care-system-times-colonist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child care and early learning under the Canada-Wide Agreement - KPMG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child care and early learning under the Canada-Wide Agreement&nbsp;&nbsp;KPMG]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-and-early-learning-under-the-canada-wide-agreement-kpmg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-and-early-learning-under-the-canada-wide-agreement-kpmg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facing deficit, D.C. to wait-list families seeking child care subsidies - The Washington Post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facing deficit, D.C. to wait-list families seeking child care subsidies&nbsp;&nbsp;The Washington Post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/facing-deficit-dc-to-wait-list-families-seeking-child-care-subsidies-the-washington-post/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/facing-deficit-dc-to-wait-list-families-seeking-child-care-subsidies-the-washington-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC Child Care Subsidy Program to implement waitlist due to funding shortage - DC News Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[DC Child Care Subsidy Program to implement waitlist due to funding shortage&nbsp;&nbsp;DC News Now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/dc-child-care-subsidy-program-to-implement-waitlist-due-to-funding-shortage-dc-news-now/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/dc-child-care-subsidy-program-to-implement-waitlist-due-to-funding-shortage-dc-news-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evers vetoes child care tax credit for businesses, says it's too broad - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evers vetoes child care tax credit for businesses, says it's too broad&nbsp;&nbsp;Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/evers-vetoes-child-care-tax-credit-for-businesses-says-its-too-broad-milwaukee-journal-sentinel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/evers-vetoes-child-care-tax-credit-for-businesses-says-its-too-broad-milwaukee-journal-sentinel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stratford moves to bring licensed home child care back to area - StratfordToday.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stratford moves to bring licensed home child care back to area&nbsp;&nbsp;StratfordToday.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/stratford-moves-to-bring-licensed-home-child-care-back-to-area-stratfordtodayca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/stratford-moves-to-bring-licensed-home-child-care-back-to-area-stratfordtodayca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota's Early Learning Coalition chief pushes for more child care - 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Party government under fire for $10-a-day child care cutoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, March 5, 2026Author:&nbsp;Joel-Hansen, MichaelOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;The StarPhoenix]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/sask-party-government-under-fire-for-10-a-day-child-care-cutoff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/sask-party-government-under-fire-for-10-a-day-child-care-cutoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refugee claimants in Quebec eligible for subsidized daycare, Supreme Court rules in split decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Friday, March 6, 2026Author:&nbsp;Mach, JessicaOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Canadian Lawyer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/refugee-claimants-in-quebec-eligible-for-subsidized-daycare-supreme-court-rules-in-split-decision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/refugee-claimants-in-quebec-eligible-for-subsidized-daycare-supreme-court-rules-in-split-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parental preferences and unmet demand for child care for children aged zero to five years in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, February 25, 2026Author:&nbsp;Kingsbury, M., Lavergne, K. J., Schaffer Lero, D., &amp; Findlay, L.Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;Canadian Public Policy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/parental-preferences-and-unmet-demand-for-child-care-for-children-aged-zero-to-five-years-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/parental-preferences-and-unmet-demand-for-child-care-for-children-aged-zero-to-five-years-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s childcare push is easing the motherhood pay penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, March 2, 2026Author:&nbsp;Finimize NewsroomOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Finimize]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/canadas-childcare-push-is-easing-the-motherhood-pay-penalty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/canadas-childcare-push-is-easing-the-motherhood-pay-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costly gaps found in updated $10-a-day childcare agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, March 5, 2026Author:&nbsp;Robinson, MarijaOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;650 CKOM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/costly-gaps-found-in-updated-10-a-day-childcare-agreement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/costly-gaps-found-in-updated-10-a-day-childcare-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extended Sask. child care agreement to cause higher fees for some, say advocates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, March 5, 2026Author:&nbsp;Tiberio, VanessaOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Global News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/extended-sask-child-care-agreement-to-cause-higher-fees-for-some-say-advocates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/extended-sask-child-care-agreement-to-cause-higher-fees-for-some-say-advocates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lack of childcare preventing teachers from returning to work in Canmore, Banff schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, March 5, 2026Author:&nbsp;Lee, JessicaOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Rocky Mountain Outlook]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/lack-of-childcare-preventing-teachers-from-returning-to-work-in-canmore-banff-schools/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/lack-of-childcare-preventing-teachers-from-returning-to-work-in-canmore-banff-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After work, I had to DoorDash to pay for our motel room. 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Party government under fire for $10-a-day child care cutoff - The Star Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sask. Party government under fire for $10-a-day child care cutoff&nbsp;&nbsp;The Star Phoenix]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/sask-party-government-under-fire-for-10-a-day-child-care-cutoff-the-star-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/sask-party-government-under-fire-for-10-a-day-child-care-cutoff-the-star-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, March 4, 2026Author:&nbsp;Gautham, L &amp; Folbre, N. Online Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;The Conversation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/when-unpaid-cooking-cleaning-and-child-care-get-a-dollar-value-income-inequality-in-the-us-shrinks-but-the-gap-has-grown-since-1965/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/when-unpaid-cooking-cleaning-and-child-care-get-a-dollar-value-income-inequality-in-the-us-shrinks-but-the-gap-has-grown-since-1965/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan daycare operators say child-care coverage not as advertised - 650 CKOM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan daycare operators say child-care coverage not as advertised&nbsp;&nbsp;650 CKOM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/saskatchewan-daycare-operators-say-child-care-coverage-not-as-advertised-650-ckom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/saskatchewan-daycare-operators-say-child-care-coverage-not-as-advertised-650-ckom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario child care at a crossroads - Downsview Advocate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario child care at a crossroads&nbsp;&nbsp;Downsview Advocate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ontario-child-care-at-a-crossroads-downsview-advocate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ontario-child-care-at-a-crossroads-downsview-advocate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extended Sask. child care agreement to cause higher fees for some, say advocates - Global News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extended Sask. child care agreement to cause higher fees for some, say advocates&nbsp;&nbsp;Global News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/extended-sask-child-care-agreement-to-cause-higher-fees-for-some-say-advocates-global-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/extended-sask-child-care-agreement-to-cause-higher-fees-for-some-say-advocates-global-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[75 new child care spaces coming to Maple View Lodge in Athens - Brockville Recorder &amp; Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[75 new child care spaces coming to Maple View Lodge in Athens&nbsp;&nbsp;Brockville Recorder &amp; Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/75-new-child-care-spaces-coming-to-maple-view-lodge-in-athens-brockville-recorder-amp-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/75-new-child-care-spaces-coming-to-maple-view-lodge-in-athens-brockville-recorder-amp-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We celebrate International Women’s Day 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, March 4, 2026Author:&nbsp;Childcare Resource and Research UnitOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Childcare Resource and Research Unit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/we-celebrate-international-womens-day-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/we-celebrate-international-womens-day-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markham child-care centre cited over food safety violations during inspection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, March 2, 2026Author:&nbsp; Metroland StaffOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;YorkRegion.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/markham-child-care-centre-cited-over-food-safety-violations-during-inspection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/markham-child-care-centre-cited-over-food-safety-violations-during-inspection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pembina Valley Child Care Centre expansion eases pressure, but wait-lists remain long in Morden and Manitou]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Sunday, March 1, 2026Author:&nbsp;Wiebe, RobynOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;PembinaValleyOnline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/pembina-valley-child-care-centre-expansion-eases-pressure-but-wait-lists-remain-long-in-morden-and-manitou/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/pembina-valley-child-care-centre-expansion-eases-pressure-but-wait-lists-remain-long-in-morden-and-manitou/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’re being shortchanged’: Halton wants more $10-a-day child care spaces in Oakville, Milton, Burlington and Halton Hills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Friday, February 27, 2026Author:&nbsp;Cilliers, Roland Online Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;InsideHalton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/were-being-shortchanged-halton-wants-more-10-a-day-child-care-spaces-in-oakville-milton-burlington-and-halton-hills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/were-being-shortchanged-halton-wants-more-10-a-day-child-care-spaces-in-oakville-milton-burlington-and-halton-hills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bright horizons let some staff work without full vetting, records show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, February 26, 2026Author:&nbsp;Shanahan, EdOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;The New York Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/bright-horizons-let-some-staff-work-without-full-vetting-records-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/bright-horizons-let-some-staff-work-without-full-vetting-records-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep the child care promise: Why $10aDay child care is at risk – and how we can protect it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, March 2, 2026Author:&nbsp;Child Care NowOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Child Care Now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/keep-the-child-care-promise-why-10aday-child-care-is-at-risk-and-how-we-can-protect-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/keep-the-child-care-promise-why-10aday-child-care-is-at-risk-and-how-we-can-protect-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The value and role of outdoor play: Analyzing early learning and childcare websites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, December 24, 2025Author:&nbsp;Hachey-Bell, T., Dietze, B., Craig, D., &amp; 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Evers tours Kimberly child care center, touts new school-readiness program - WLUK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Evers tours Kimberly child care center, touts new school-readiness program&nbsp;&nbsp;WLUK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/gov-evers-tours-kimberly-child-care-center-touts-new-school-readiness-program-wluk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/gov-evers-tours-kimberly-child-care-center-touts-new-school-readiness-program-wluk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico Lawmakers Vote To Make Universal Child Care State Law - Los Alamos Reporter]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Mexico Lawmakers Vote To Make Universal Child Care State Law&nbsp;&nbsp;Los Alamos Reporter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-mexico-lawmakers-vote-to-make-universal-child-care-state-law-los-alamos-reporter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-mexico-lawmakers-vote-to-make-universal-child-care-state-law-los-alamos-reporter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrats running for governor talk solutions on child care, women’s health care - Sacramento Bee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democrats running for governor talk solutions on child care, women&rsquo;s health care&nbsp;&nbsp;Sacramento Bee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/democrats-running-for-governor-talk-solutions-on-child-care-womens-health-care-sacramento-bee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/democrats-running-for-governor-talk-solutions-on-child-care-womens-health-care-sacramento-bee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Child Care Business Tax Credit’ passes in the House of Reps. - The Herald Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Child Care Business Tax Credit&rsquo; 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But we need your help in the final days of the legislative session to make sure it's fully funded. SB 241 ensures families can continue to count on affordable, quality c]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal child care in New Mexico isn't just a talking point &mdash; it's a reality. But we need your help in the final days of the legislative session to make sure it's fully funded. SB 241 ensures families can continue to count on affordable, quality child care. 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Spectrum News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oswego County suspends Child Care Assistance Program due to funding shortage&nbsp;&nbsp;Spectrum News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/oswego-county-suspends-child-care-assistance-program-due-to-funding-shortage-spectrum-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/oswego-county-suspends-child-care-assistance-program-due-to-funding-shortage-spectrum-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE rumors, fears push Ypsilanti child care centers to prepare for the worst - Detroit Free Press]]></title><description><![CDATA[ICE rumors, fears push Ypsilanti child care centers to prepare for the worst&nbsp;&nbsp;Detroit Free Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ice-rumors-fears-push-ypsilanti-child-care-centers-to-prepare-for-the-worst-detroit-free-press/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/ice-rumors-fears-push-ypsilanti-child-care-centers-to-prepare-for-the-worst-detroit-free-press/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using Lawsuits to Push Back on Trump’s Attack on Child Care - LA Progressive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using Lawsuits to Push Back on Trump&rsquo;s Attack on Child Care&nbsp;&nbsp;LA Progressive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/using-lawsuits-to-push-back-on-trumps-attack-on-child-care-la-progressive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/using-lawsuits-to-push-back-on-trumps-attack-on-child-care-la-progressive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mix of young and old as 49 child care spaces set to open at St. Joseph’s at Fleming care home - The Peterborough Examiner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mix of young and old as 49 child care spaces set to open at St. Joseph&rsquo;s at Fleming care home&nbsp;&nbsp;The Peterborough Examiner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/mix-of-young-and-old-as-49-child-care-spaces-set-to-open-at-st-josephs-at-fleming-care-home-the-peterborough-examiner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/mix-of-young-and-old-as-49-child-care-spaces-set-to-open-at-st-josephs-at-fleming-care-home-the-peterborough-examiner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Athletic country club&rsquo;: High-end gym opens second Cary site (with child care) - Raleigh News &amp; Observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Athletic country club&rsquo;: High-end gym opens second Cary site (with child care)&nbsp;&nbsp;Raleigh News &amp; Observer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/lsquoathletic-country-clubrsquo-high-end-gym-opens-second-cary-site-with-child-care-raleigh-news-amp-observer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/lsquoathletic-country-clubrsquo-high-end-gym-opens-second-cary-site-with-child-care-raleigh-news-amp-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NM Senate committee advances universal child care bill with new co-pay proposal - News From The States]]></title><description><![CDATA[NM Senate committee advances universal child care bill with new co-pay proposal&nbsp;&nbsp;News From The States]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nm-senate-committee-advances-universal-child-care-bill-with-new-co-pay-proposal-news-from-the-states/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nm-senate-committee-advances-universal-child-care-bill-with-new-co-pay-proposal-news-from-the-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Spends $5.9 Million to Support Alaska Child Care Providers - 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HuffPost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zohran Mamdani Lets Adorable Kids Steal Spotlight At Child Care Presser&nbsp;&nbsp;HuffPost]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/zohran-mamdani-lets-adorable-kids-steal-spotlight-at-child-care-presser-huffpost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/zohran-mamdani-lets-adorable-kids-steal-spotlight-at-child-care-presser-huffpost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government takeover of child care in Nova Scotia creates predictable disaster - Fraser Institute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government takeover of child care in Nova Scotia creates predictable disaster&nbsp;&nbsp;Fraser Institute]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/government-takeover-of-child-care-in-nova-scotia-creates-predictable-disaster-fraser-institute/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/government-takeover-of-child-care-in-nova-scotia-creates-predictable-disaster-fraser-institute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Info Session: Becoming a Licensed Home Child Care Provider - 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The 19th News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympic mom athletes lack child care and other support during the games&nbsp;&nbsp;The 19th News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/olympic-mom-athletes-lack-child-care-and-other-support-during-the-games-the-19th-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/olympic-mom-athletes-lack-child-care-and-other-support-during-the-games-the-19th-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic Mom Athletes Lack Child Care and Other Support During the Games - Yahoo Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympic Mom Athletes Lack Child Care and Other Support During the Games&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/olympic-mom-athletes-lack-child-care-and-other-support-during-the-games-yahoo-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/olympic-mom-athletes-lack-child-care-and-other-support-during-the-games-yahoo-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingston Police arrest parent allegedly unable to care for child - Kingstonist News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kingston Police arrest parent allegedly unable to care for child&nbsp;&nbsp;Kingstonist News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/kingston-police-arrest-parent-allegedly-unable-to-care-for-child-kingstonist-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/kingston-police-arrest-parent-allegedly-unable-to-care-for-child-kingstonist-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani Unveils 2-K, 3-K RFI for Child Care - Mirage News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Mamdani Unveils 2-K, 3-K RFI for Child Care&nbsp;&nbsp;Mirage News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/mayor-mamdani-unveils-2-k-3-k-rfi-for-child-care-mirage-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/mayor-mamdani-unveils-2-k-3-k-rfi-for-child-care-mirage-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New child care home opens for military families in KMC - 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Here&rsquo;s how to check licenses, inspections &amp; compliance - Hilton Head Island Packet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing a daycare in SC? 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KUNC]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The family child care curse&rsquo;: A slew of in-home centers have closed in Routt County&nbsp;&nbsp;KUNC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/the-family-child-care-curse-a-slew-of-in-home-centers-have-closed-in-routt-county-kunc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/the-family-child-care-curse-a-slew-of-in-home-centers-have-closed-in-routt-county-kunc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happened to $10-a-day child care? - The Globe and Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happened to $10-a-day child care?&nbsp;&nbsp;The Globe and Mail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/what-happened-to-10-a-day-child-care-the-globe-and-mail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/what-happened-to-10-a-day-child-care-the-globe-and-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine months later, freeze on child care scholarship remains, with outlook dim - 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Oklahoma Voice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers eye long-term solutions to Oklahoma child care crisis&nbsp;&nbsp;Oklahoma Voice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/lawmakers-eye-long-term-solutions-to-oklahoma-child-care-crisis-oklahoma-voice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/lawmakers-eye-long-term-solutions-to-oklahoma-child-care-crisis-oklahoma-voice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Five Things to Know About: 2026 National Child Care Poll - First Five Years Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Five Things to Know About: 2026 National Child Care Poll&nbsp;&nbsp;First Five Years Fund]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/first-five-things-to-know-about-2026-national-child-care-poll-first-five-years-fund/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/first-five-things-to-know-about-2026-national-child-care-poll-first-five-years-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nevada families need to earn this much to comfortably afford child care, study shows - KLAS 8 News Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nevada families need to earn this much to comfortably afford child care, study shows&nbsp;&nbsp;KLAS 8 News Now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nevada-families-need-to-earn-this-much-to-comfortably-afford-child-care-study-shows-klas-8-news-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nevada-families-need-to-earn-this-much-to-comfortably-afford-child-care-study-shows-klas-8-news-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$4M child care center project proposed for Lebanon - Valley News]]></title><description><![CDATA[$4M child care center project proposed for Lebanon&nbsp;&nbsp;Valley News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/4m-child-care-center-project-proposed-for-lebanon-valley-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/4m-child-care-center-project-proposed-for-lebanon-valley-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABC Quality: Bridging South Carolina’s Child Care Gap - WIS News 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABC Quality: Bridging South Carolina&rsquo;s Child Care Gap&nbsp;&nbsp;WIS News 10]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/abc-quality-bridging-south-carolinas-child-care-gap-wis-news-10/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/abc-quality-bridging-south-carolinas-child-care-gap-wis-news-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just released: Early Childhood Education and Care in Canada 2024/2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, February 4, 2026Author:&nbsp;Childcare Resource and Research UnitOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Childcare Resource and Research Unit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/just-released-early-childhood-education-and-care-in-canada-20242025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/just-released-early-childhood-education-and-care-in-canada-20242025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child Care Is Eating 20% of Family Income—Forcing Parents to Drain Savings and Delay Big Purchases - Investopedia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child Care Is Eating 20% of Family Income&mdash;Forcing Parents to Drain Savings and Delay Big Purchases&nbsp;&nbsp;Investopedia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-is-eating-20-of-family-incomeforcing-parents-to-drain-savings-and-delay-big-purchases-investopedia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-is-eating-20-of-family-incomeforcing-parents-to-drain-savings-and-delay-big-purchases-investopedia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Investing in child care could reap rewards for California, studies say - EdSource]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Investing in child care could reap rewards for California, studies say&nbsp;&nbsp;EdSource]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/update-investing-in-child-care-could-reap-rewards-for-california-studies-say-edsource/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/update-investing-in-child-care-could-reap-rewards-for-california-studies-say-edsource/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pay scales for child care centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, January 1, 2026Author:&nbsp;City of TorontoOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Research, policy &amp; practiceSource:&nbsp;City of Toronto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/pay-scales-for-child-care-centres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/pay-scales-for-child-care-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child care voucher program needed to help low-income working families in Tennessee - Main Street Media of Tennessee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child care voucher program needed to help low-income working families in Tennessee&nbsp;&nbsp;Main Street Media of Tennessee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-voucher-program-needed-to-help-low-income-working-families-in-tennessee-main-street-media-of-tennessee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-voucher-program-needed-to-help-low-income-working-families-in-tennessee-main-street-media-of-tennessee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-News | WVU Child Learning Center offers child care, parenting webinars - West Virginia University]]></title><description><![CDATA[E-News | WVU Child Learning Center offers child care, parenting webinars&nbsp;&nbsp;West Virginia University]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/e-news-wvu-child-learning-center-offers-child-care-parenting-webinars-west-virginia-university/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/e-news-wvu-child-learning-center-offers-child-care-parenting-webinars-west-virginia-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents Are Drowning in Child Care Costs—and It’s Breaking Their Mental Health - Parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents Are Drowning in Child Care Costs&mdash;and It&rsquo;s Breaking Their Mental Health&nbsp;&nbsp;Parents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/parents-are-drowning-in-child-care-costsand-its-breaking-their-mental-health-parents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/parents-are-drowning-in-child-care-costsand-its-breaking-their-mental-health-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child care funding freeze could worsen shortage in Illinois, providers say - Capitol News Illinois]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child care funding freeze could worsen shortage in Illinois, providers say&nbsp;&nbsp;Capitol News Illinois]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-funding-freeze-could-worsen-shortage-in-illinois-providers-say-capitol-news-illinois/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-funding-freeze-could-worsen-shortage-in-illinois-providers-say-capitol-news-illinois/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much Ohio families need to earn to ‘comfortably afford’ child care: Study - FOX 8 News]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much Ohio families need to earn to &lsquo;comfortably afford&rsquo; child care: Study&nbsp;&nbsp;FOX 8 News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/how-much-ohio-families-need-to-earn-to-comfortably-afford-child-care-study-fox-8-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/how-much-ohio-families-need-to-earn-to-comfortably-afford-child-care-study-fox-8-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Mateo considers 2nd child care proposal - San Mateo Daily Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Mateo considers 2nd child care proposal&nbsp;&nbsp;San Mateo Daily Journal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/san-mateo-considers-2nd-child-care-proposal-san-mateo-daily-journal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/san-mateo-considers-2nd-child-care-proposal-san-mateo-daily-journal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt Expands Social Safety Net: ‘Duyufna’ Initiative to Provide Family, Child Care for Refugees, Expats - Egypt Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egypt Expands Social Safety Net: &lsquo;Duyufna&rsquo; Initiative to Provide Family, Child Care for Refugees, Expats&nbsp;&nbsp;Egypt Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/egypt-expands-social-safety-net-duyufna-initiative-to-provide-family-child-care-for-refugees-expats-egypt-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/egypt-expands-social-safety-net-duyufna-initiative-to-provide-family-child-care-for-refugees-expats-egypt-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commentary: Expanding child care access won't work unless we add more child care teachers - Times Union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commentary: Expanding child care access won't work unless we add more child care teachers&nbsp;&nbsp;Times Union]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/commentary-expanding-child-care-access-wont-work-unless-we-add-more-child-care-teachers-times-union/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/commentary-expanding-child-care-access-wont-work-unless-we-add-more-child-care-teachers-times-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities concerned suspect in child abduction provided child care services to others - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities concerned suspect in child abduction provided child care services to others&nbsp;&nbsp;5 EYEWITNESS NEWS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/authorities-concerned-suspect-in-child-abduction-provided-child-care-services-to-others-5-eyewitness-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/authorities-concerned-suspect-in-child-abduction-provided-child-care-services-to-others-5-eyewitness-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential federal funding freeze threatens families, child care providers - The Durango Herald]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potential federal funding freeze threatens families, child care providers&nbsp;&nbsp;The Durango Herald]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/potential-federal-funding-freeze-threatens-families-child-care-providers-the-durango-herald/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/potential-federal-funding-freeze-threatens-families-child-care-providers-the-durango-herald/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renown Health hosts ribbon-cutting for new primary child care facility - KTVN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renown Health hosts ribbon-cutting for new primary child care facility&nbsp;&nbsp;KTVN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/renown-health-hosts-ribbon-cutting-for-new-primary-child-care-facility-ktvn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/renown-health-hosts-ribbon-cutting-for-new-primary-child-care-facility-ktvn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child care in California was already hard to find — the immigration crackdown has made it worse - LAist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child care in California was already hard to find &mdash; the immigration crackdown has made it worse&nbsp;&nbsp;LAist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-in-california-was-already-hard-to-find-the-immigration-crackdown-has-made-it-worse-laist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-in-california-was-already-hard-to-find-the-immigration-crackdown-has-made-it-worse-laist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms - The Conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denmark&rsquo;s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the &lsquo;motherhood penalty&rsquo; for working moms&nbsp;&nbsp;The Conversation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/denmarks-generous-child-care-and-parental-leave-policies-erase-80-of-the-motherhood-penalty-for-working-moms-the-conversation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/denmarks-generous-child-care-and-parental-leave-policies-erase-80-of-the-motherhood-penalty-for-working-moms-the-conversation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child care in California was already hard to find — the immigration crackdown has made it worse - CalMatters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child care in California was already hard to find &mdash; the immigration crackdown has made it worse&nbsp;&nbsp;CalMatters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-in-california-was-already-hard-to-find-the-immigration-crackdown-has-made-it-worse-calmatters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-in-california-was-already-hard-to-find-the-immigration-crackdown-has-made-it-worse-calmatters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child care as an employee benefit in manufacturing - Plastics News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child care as an employee benefit in manufacturing&nbsp;&nbsp;Plastics News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-as-an-employee-benefit-in-manufacturing-plastics-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-as-an-employee-benefit-in-manufacturing-plastics-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NH bill would allow retired grandparents to get child care funds - Seacoastonline.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[NH bill would allow retired grandparents to get child care funds&nbsp;&nbsp;Seacoastonline.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nh-bill-would-allow-retired-grandparents-to-get-child-care-funds-seacoastonlinecom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/nh-bill-would-allow-retired-grandparents-to-get-child-care-funds-seacoastonlinecom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why child care could be ‘at a standstill’ as California plans not to expand financial assistance - Los Angeles Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why child care could be &lsquo;at a standstill&rsquo; as California plans not to expand financial assistance&nbsp;&nbsp;Los Angeles Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/why-child-care-could-be-at-a-standstill-as-california-plans-not-to-expand-financial-assistance-los-angeles-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/why-child-care-could-be-at-a-standstill-as-california-plans-not-to-expand-financial-assistance-los-angeles-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week in Review: Teachers’ child care stresses and special ed solutions - K-12 Dive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Week in Review: Teachers&rsquo; child care stresses and special ed solutions&nbsp;&nbsp;K-12 Dive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/week-in-review-teachers-child-care-stresses-and-special-ed-solutions-k-12-dive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/week-in-review-teachers-child-care-stresses-and-special-ed-solutions-k-12-dive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UAE reopens Sheikh Zayed Child Care Complex in Istanbul following comprehensive redevelopment - Tribune India]]></title><description><![CDATA[UAE reopens Sheikh Zayed Child Care Complex in Istanbul following comprehensive redevelopment&nbsp;&nbsp;Tribune India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/uae-reopens-sheikh-zayed-child-care-complex-in-istanbul-following-comprehensive-redevelopment-tribune-india/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/uae-reopens-sheikh-zayed-child-care-complex-in-istanbul-following-comprehensive-redevelopment-tribune-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speaker Rivas, Assemblymember Hart Sound Alarm on Trump’s Child Care Funding Freeze - edhat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaker Rivas, Assemblymember Hart Sound Alarm on Trump&rsquo;s Child Care Funding Freeze&nbsp;&nbsp;edhat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/speaker-rivas-assemblymember-hart-sound-alarm-on-trumps-child-care-funding-freeze-edhat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/speaker-rivas-assemblymember-hart-sound-alarm-on-trumps-child-care-funding-freeze-edhat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caught between ICE enforcement and fraud allegations, child care industry gasps for air - The Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caught between ICE enforcement and fraud allegations, child care industry gasps for air&nbsp;&nbsp;The Hill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/caught-between-ice-enforcement-and-fraud-allegations-child-care-industry-gasps-for-air-the-hill/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/caught-between-ice-enforcement-and-fraud-allegations-child-care-industry-gasps-for-air-the-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right-wing influencers are targeting Somali child care centers, leaving some fearing for safety - ABC News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right-wing influencers are targeting Somali child care centers, leaving some fearing for safety&nbsp;&nbsp;ABC News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/right-wing-influencers-are-targeting-somali-child-care-centers-leaving-some-fearing-for-safety-abc-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/right-wing-influencers-are-targeting-somali-child-care-centers-leaving-some-fearing-for-safety-abc-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis video - Toronto Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis video&nbsp;&nbsp;Toronto Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/right-wing-influencers-target-somali-child-care-centers-after-viral-minneapolis-video-toronto-star/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/right-wing-influencers-target-somali-child-care-centers-after-viral-minneapolis-video-toronto-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 4K program options create difficult decisions for some child care providers - WSAW]]></title><description><![CDATA[New 4K program options create difficult decisions for some child care providers&nbsp;&nbsp;WSAW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-4k-program-options-create-difficult-decisions-for-some-child-care-providers-wsaw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-4k-program-options-create-difficult-decisions-for-some-child-care-providers-wsaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday protest had parents scrambling for child care, leaving some frustrated and others inspired - Denverite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday protest had parents scrambling for child care, leaving some frustrated and others inspired&nbsp;&nbsp;Denverite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/friday-protest-had-parents-scrambling-for-child-care-leaving-some-frustrated-and-others-inspired-denverite/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/friday-protest-had-parents-scrambling-for-child-care-leaving-some-frustrated-and-others-inspired-denverite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Press Release: Ernst Addresses Minnesota's Child Care Fraud Issues and Proposes New Legislation - Quiver Quantitative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Press Release: Ernst Addresses Minnesota's Child Care Fraud Issues and Proposes New Legislation&nbsp;&nbsp;Quiver Quantitative]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/press-release-ernst-addresses-minnesotas-child-care-fraud-issues-and-proposes-new-legislation-quiver-quantitative/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/press-release-ernst-addresses-minnesotas-child-care-fraud-issues-and-proposes-new-legislation-quiver-quantitative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child care employees report coworker, leading to child abuse charges against Fayette County mother - WTAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child care employees report coworker, leading to child abuse charges against Fayette County mother&nbsp;&nbsp;WTAE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-employees-report-coworker-leading-to-child-abuse-charges-against-fayette-county-mother-wtae/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/child-care-employees-report-coworker-leading-to-child-abuse-charges-against-fayette-county-mother-wtae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota agency investigating over 150 providers receiving funding from state child care program - CBS News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota agency investigating over 150 providers receiving funding from state child care program&nbsp;&nbsp;CBS News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/minnesota-agency-investigating-over-150-providers-receiving-funding-from-state-child-care-program-cbs-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/minnesota-agency-investigating-over-150-providers-receiving-funding-from-state-child-care-program-cbs-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Virginia’s child care crisis is keeping parents from working. 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It’s a lifeline as families rebuild their lives. - The Hechinger Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[She offers free child care after disasters. 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says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, January 27, 2026Author:&nbsp;McGinn, DaveOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Globe and Mail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/national-10-a-day-child-care-program-expected-to-miss-target-report-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/national-10-a-day-child-care-program-expected-to-miss-target-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New child-care spots in Canada will fall short of target, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, January 27, 2026Author:&nbsp;Rushowy, KristinOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Toronto Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-child-care-spots-in-canada-will-fall-short-of-target-report-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/new-child-care-spots-in-canada-will-fall-short-of-target-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surging demand for child care in Toronto reduces low-income subsidies offered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, January 27, 2026Author:&nbsp;Callan,IsaacOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;Global News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/surging-demand-for-child-care-in-toronto-reduces-low-income-subsidies-offered/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/surging-demand-for-child-care-in-toronto-reduces-low-income-subsidies-offered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$5.5M daycare built with provincial funds still not open because government can't figure out who owns the land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, January 26, 2026Author:&nbsp;Kives, Bartley &amp; Levasseur, Joanne Online Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;CBC News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/55m-daycare-built-with-provincial-funds-still-not-open-because-government-cant-figure-out-who-owns-the-land/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/55m-daycare-built-with-provincial-funds-still-not-open-because-government-cant-figure-out-who-owns-the-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US families face ‘impossible choices’ as White House pushes to freeze childcare funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Monday, January 26, 2026Author:&nbsp;Sainato, MichaelOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;The Guardian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/us-families-face-impossible-choices-as-white-house-pushes-to-freeze-childcare-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/us-families-face-impossible-choices-as-white-house-pushes-to-freeze-childcare-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco to make childcare free for families earning up to $230,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Thursday, January 15, 2026Author:&nbsp;Nowell, CeciliaOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;The Guardian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/san-francisco-to-make-childcare-free-for-families-earning-up-to-230000/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/san-francisco-to-make-childcare-free-for-families-earning-up-to-230000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is universal childcare the Democrats’ winning issue this year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publication Date:&nbsp;Friday, January 23, 2026Author:&nbsp;Potts, MonicaOnline Document Type:&nbsp;Child care in the newsSource:&nbsp;The New Republic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/child-care-news-canada/is-universal-childcare-the-democrats-winning-issue-this-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:05:00 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