Child Care

Missouri is spending $66 million in federal money to help with child care needs because of the coronavirus pandemic. The money will allow low-income…

Governor J.B. Pritzker focused Sunday on changes to make sure those who need child care can get it.

Cyrus Ghaznavi is supposed to be studying for his final exams — but like other students, he’s having trouble focusing in the midst of a global pandemic.…

Growing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus have led many schools in the region to close. However, some day cares and child care centers are…

David Wise does the diaper changes and feedings for his 9-month-old son, Pablo. Wise is a stay-at-home dad and they've read hundreds of books…

In one of the baby rooms at University City Children’s Center, half a dozen infants are taking naps, drinking out of sippy cups, and trying to figure out…

At an orientation for a new apprenticeship program to train child care workers in St. Louis, Serroge Watt signed up with his 2-year-old daughter, Korra,…

Nationwide, there are more expulsions in preschool than any other grade level.In Missouri, one out of every 10 preschool-age children is expelled. Deeper…

Whether to send children to child care, and which facility to send them to, are choices often fraught with concern. Compounding this, Missouri's oversight…

About 12,300 fewer children attended federally subsidized day cares in Missouri during fiscal year 2013 than in 2012. That marks the largest decline in…