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• Childcare’s high cost, low supply pushes Pittsburgh families to get creative
  Pittsburgh's Public Source · Aug 25, 2026
• Child sex crime cases against former Skippack supervisor and daycare owner accused in 2 states approach one year since arrest
  Perk Valley Now · Aug 21, 2026
• Golden Retriever’s First Day of Daycare
  Newsweek · Aug 19, 2026
• Former preschool worker charged after alleged assault of 2-year-old in Pennsylvania
  ABC7 Chicago · Aug 14, 2026
• Former preschool worker charged after alleged assault of 2-year-old in Pennsylvania
  ABC7 New York · Aug 14, 2026
• Daycare Teacher Accused Of Assaulting 3-Year-Old Boy In Reston: Police
  NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 13, 2026
• A proposed gym and childcare plan ignites concerns in an Aroostook town
  NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 12, 2026
• DEP Teaching Green News: Radon Poster Contest; Fort Cherry School District Project Spotlight; Teaching Resources; Summer EE Activities; Protecting School, Childcare Drinking Water
  PA Environment Digest Blog · Aug 12, 2026
• Vandalism Hits 3 Universal Kids Daycare Sites in Philadelphia
  Hoodline · Aug 12, 2026
• Ex Newtown child care worker accused of manhandling toddler, charged
  cumberlink.com · Aug 10, 2026
• Fiscal Code revisions direct funds for SNAP card chips, child care recruitment, balanced spending
  sharonherald.com · Aug 6, 2026
• Fiscal Code revisions direct funds for SNAP card chips, child care recruitment, balanced spending
  The Daily Item · Aug 6, 2026
• 'You're a dead man': Man reportedly puts gun to man's head outside Camp Hill daycare
  local21news.com · Aug 6, 2026
• $5M boost for childcare centers is ‘meaningful progress,’ Chamber chief says
  Pottsville Republican Herald · Aug 5, 2026
• Pennsylvania invests $5 million more to recruit and retain childcare workers
  Yahoo · Aug 4, 2026
• Pennsylvania allocates $30 million to support childcare staff recruitment and retention
  Yahoo · Aug 4, 2026
• Mamdani Childcare Plan Faces Higher Cost Estimate
  77 WABC · Aug 4, 2026
• Pennsylvania invests $30 million to recruit and retain childcare workers
  WGAL · Aug 4, 2026
• $5 million invested by Pennsylvania to recruit and retain childcare workers
  fox43.com · Aug 4, 2026
• Supporting Child Care Workers & Families: Shapiro Administration Highlights $5 Million Increase in 2026-27 Budget for Child Care Recruitment and Retention Bonuses | Department of Human Services
  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) · Aug 4, 2026
• Sending a child to school? What to know about pre-K options in PA
  phillyburbs.com · Aug 4, 2026
• Pennsylvania invests $5 million more to recruit and retain childcare workers
  fox43.com · Aug 4, 2026
• Daycare Worker Accused of Deleting Evidence After Alleged Abuse Probe
  lawenforcementtoday.com · Aug 4, 2026
• Governor Shapiro Signs Bipartisan 2026-27 Budget, Securing Major Priorities from His Budget Proposal Including Historic Investments in Education, More Funding for Vo-Tech, More State Troopers, and Child Care Support for Families
  einpresswire.com · Aug 3, 2026
• Bloomsburg Area YMCA to develop full-day childcare center
  NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 3, 2026
• Why WalletHub put PA in the middle for early education
  PhillyBurbs · Aug 3, 2026
• Daycare worker dragged child across floor for singing, squeezed another kid's face for 'not sitting still' and fractured the ankle of 1 more: Cops
  Yahoo · Aug 2, 2026
• Daycare Worker Accused of Dragging Child for Singing
  NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 2, 2026
• Montana's Biggest Child Care Problem Isn't What You Think
  NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 2, 2026
• Daycare worker dragged child across floor for singing, fractured another kid's ankle: Cops
  Law and Crime News · Aug 2, 2026
• Daycare worker dragged child across floor for singing, fractured another kid's ankle: Cops
  Law and Crime News · Aug 2, 2026
• Upper Gwynedd Daycare Teacher Abused Numerous Children: Police
  Patch · Jul 31, 2026
• Daycare worker accused of abusing multiple children at Little Lambs Day Care in Lansdale, Pennsylvania
  6abc Philadelphia · Jul 31, 2026
• Upper Gwynedd Daycare Teacher Abused Numerous Children: Police
  patch.com · Jul 31, 2026
• Daycare worker arrested after he kicked and pushed children, court documents say
  CBS News · Jul 31, 2026
• Pennsylvania daycare worker allegedly abused multiple children and deleted evidence, docs say
  CBS News · Jul 31, 2026
• Montgomery County daycare worker accused of abusing multiple children
  NBC10 Philadelphia · Jul 30, 2026
• Child Found Wandering Away From East Norriton Daycare, Investigation Underway
  Patch · Jul 28, 2026
• Child Found Wandering Away From East Norriton Daycare, Investigation Underway
  Patch · Jul 28, 2026
• East Norriton daycare under investigation by state after child left facility unattended
  MoreThanTheCurve · Jul 28, 2026
• Dog’s Routine at Daycare
  Newsweek · Jul 27, 2026
• Pennsylvania launches free heat pump training, with child care and tool help, to fill HVAC jobs
  Yahoo · Jul 27, 2026
• KinderCare Commends Recent State Investments in Child Care
  Business Wire · Jul 27, 2026
• Changes Announced for DOH Staff Visits to Child Care Providers
  Early Learning Resource Center Region 5 · Jul 24, 2026
• Committee aims to address childcare issues in Elk County, requests public input
  The Courier Express · Jul 23, 2026
• 'Safety is the biggest issue': Former York daycare worker comments on shut down by DHS
  MSN · Jul 22, 2026
• Daycare Worker Arrested For Spanking Child In Cairo: Police
  NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Jul 22, 2026
• Marine Bank supports future of childcare with $25,000 gift to Generations in Bloom Campaign
  Daily Gate City · Jul 22, 2026
• State Shuts Down York County Daycare After Toddler Left Outside in 99-Degree Heat
  pennwatch.org · Jul 21, 2026
• Child care facility in York County shut down after 1-year-old was left outside in 99-degree heat
  Yahoo · Jul 21, 2026
• Employer input needed to determine employee childcare needs
  Daily American · Jul 21, 2026
• Toddler Left Outside As Real-Feel Hit 103 Degrees, York Daycare Shuttered By DHS
  DailyVoice.com · Jul 21, 2026
• Child care facility in York County shut down after 1-year-old was left outside in 99-degree heat
  fox43.com · Jul 21, 2026
• Toddler Left Outside As Real-Feel Hit 103 Degrees, York Daycare Shuttered By DHS
  AOL.com · Jul 21, 2026
• Child Care and Early Learning in Pennsylvania
  First Five Years Fund · Jul 21, 2026
• 'Safety is the biggest issue': Former York daycare worker comments on shut down by DHS
  local21news.com · Jul 20, 2026
• Parents scramble after state shuts down U-GRO York childcare center
  Yahoo · Jul 20, 2026
• York County childcare center shut down after 1-year-old found outside in 99-degree weather
  fox43.com · Jul 20, 2026
• 'Safety is the biggest issue': Former York daycare worker comments on shut down by DHS
  local21news.com · Jul 20, 2026
• Mother says videos of her sons at daycare led to teacher's arrest
  local21news.com · Jul 19, 2026
• Schuylkill Chamber Welcomes Increased Child Care Funding in Pennsylvania Budget
  Skook News · Jul 17, 2026
• Cumberland County daycare moves kids indoors amid heat and air quality concerns
  fox43.com · Jul 16, 2026
• PSP: Man faces DUI, other charges after slamming into Schuylkill Co. daycare; witnesses say it's happened before
  WFMZ.com · Jul 16, 2026
• Meuser leads effort to support childcare centers, reduce fraud
  Pottsville Republican Herald · Jul 16, 2026
• Schuylkill Chamber celebrates expanded investment in child care, early learning workforce
  Pottsville Republican Herald · Jul 15, 2026
• Nick Shirley Questions Queens Adult Daycare Over Nearly $13 Million In Public Payments
  77 WABC · Jul 13, 2026
• Child Care Center Gets Funding Boost in New State Budget
  Erie News Now · Jul 13, 2026
• Childcare could improve in Pennsylvania under proposed bill
  AOL.com · Jul 12, 2026
• Childcare could improve in Pennsylvania under proposed bill
  yahoo.com · Jul 11, 2026
• Childcare could improve in Pennsylvania under proposed bill
  WTAJ · Jul 11, 2026
• Central Pa. retirement home to add a childcare center
  PennLive.com · Jul 10, 2026
• Press Release: Dan Meuser Leads Bill to Support Child Care Centers and Reduce Fraud
  Quiver Quantitative · Jul 10, 2026
• As costs continue to rise, two PA Reps. look to expand state’s child care tax credit
  WTAJ · Jul 2, 2026
• As costs continue to rise, two PA Reps. look to expand state’s child care tax credit
  Yahoo · Jul 2, 2026
• Former State College daycare director charged with felony child endangerment in abuse case
  WJAC · Jul 1, 2026
• York woman, former daycare director pushed children face-down, restrained them: police
  WJAC · Jul 1, 2026
• York woman, former daycare director pushed children face-down, restrained them: police
  local21news.com · Jul 1, 2026
• High School Student Raped, Daycare Center Child Assaulted: Eastern Montco News
  patch.com · Jun 28, 2026
• Advocates seek millions for childcare in Pennsylvania budget
  ABC27 · Jun 27, 2026
• NPRC to Host Virtual Information Sessions on Funding for Early Childhood Education Programs
  exploreclarion.com · Jun 26, 2026
• Financial boosts for child care sought in Pa. budget talks
  pottsmerc.com · Jun 26, 2026
• Pa. childcare centers see hiring boost from new state funding
  WFMZ.com · Jun 24, 2026
• DHS Secretary Dr. Arkoosh Visits Boyertown Children’s Center, Highlights Shapiro Administration’s Work to Make Child Care More Affordable for Pennsylvania’s Working Families
  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) · Jun 23, 2026
• $25 million investment in affordable childcare paying off across Pennsylvania
  CBS News · Jun 23, 2026
• Shapiro administration officials visit Boyertown Children's Center, highlight efforts to recruit child care workers
  Tioga Publishing · Jun 23, 2026
• DHS secretary highlights child care investments during visit to Boyertown center
  Berks Weekly · Jun 23, 2026
• Shapiro administration officials visit Boyertown Children's Center, highlight efforts to recruit child care workers
  WFMZ.com · Jun 23, 2026
• House GOP unveils 14-bill package to make childcare more available, affordable
  New Castle News · Jun 22, 2026
• Caregiver Assaulted Child At Hatboro Daycare Center: PD
  Patch · Jun 22, 2026
• Bucks County Community College to Close Its Childcare Program After Over 50 Years
  Bucks County Beacon · Jun 22, 2026
• PA Dems looking to increase childcare tax credit, match federal figures
  Tri-State Alert · Jun 19, 2026
• State Lawmakers Announce Legislation to Increase Child Care Tax Credits for PA Families
  Pennsylvania Senate Democrats · Jun 18, 2026
• Pa. Chambers urge lawmakers to boost child care workforce funding
  Lehigh Valley Business · Jun 17, 2026
• Cambria County child care facility, Hastings doctor formalize partnerships with IUP medical school
  The Tribune-Democrat · Jun 16, 2026
• Business Briefcase: Coalition urges PA to boost childcare staffing funds
  Pottsville Republican Herald · Jun 16, 2026
• Pennsylvania families are paying the price for childcare red tape
  Broad + Liberty · Jun 10, 2026

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