child care

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has issued a determination that candidates and officeholders can use campaign funds to pay for childcare.

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.

Michigan House and Senate budget negotiators are discussing changes ahead of this month's state budget deadline

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.

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.

Michigan's $100 million program to increase child care centers and home-based child care expansions is on a roll, beating officials' expectations.

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.

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.

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.

The Our Strong Start program hopes to connect potential entrepreneurs with advisors who can help them with issues like licensing or finding a space.