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Michigan is seeking public comments on updated licensing rules for child care centers. Comments can be mailed or emailed, and there's a public hearing in Lansing Tuesday.
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Michigan House and Senate budget negotiators are discussing changes ahead of this month's state budget deadline
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For many child care centers, the additional federal funding provided during COVID was a lifeline. With that funding ending at the end of this month, child care providers are looking for alternate solutions.
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Many families in the state can't afford childcare — and those who can may have trouble accessing it, thanks to long wait lists, a lack of public transportation, and work hours that start early in the morning or go late at night.
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Michigan's $100 million program to increase child care centers and home-based child care expansions is on a roll, beating officials' expectations.
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The pandemic has taken a toll on many people's health — including preschool aged kids. Stateside spoke to reporter Jennifer Brookland and childcare provider and consultant Tracie Bettison about the concerning trend among small children.
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Two reporters shared tips on ways renters in Detroit can fight back against negligent landlords. We also spoke with Brittany Luse, the new host of NPR's It's Been a Minute. Plus, we heard about what it takes to run a 24-hour day care in Detroit.
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The Michigan League for Public Policy created a list of 11 “child care deserts” in Michigan. An investigation conducted by a team of newsrooms found that number to be much higher.
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The Our Strong Start program hopes to connect potential entrepreneurs with advisors who can help them with issues like licensing or finding a space.
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The state plans to renovate buildings, contribute to startup funding and recruit staff.