The state legislature is again being asked to tackle an issue that touches every Missourian in some way – access to childcare services. Three-fourths of Missouri counties are considered childcare deserts, meaning families struggle to find quality, safe, and affordable...
Some Missouri childcare providers have another tool in the toolbox for when an emergency strikes. Alisa Nelson talks to Robin Phillips with Child Care Aware of Missouri about a project to better prepare childcare facilities.
Missouri has been dealing with major glitches in a new childcare payment system. It is delaying payments to daycares for several months. Alisa Nelson talks to Sedalia Representative Brad Pollitt, who says a September 10th legislative hearing will discuss the long...
The Missouri Legislature is not wasting time considering a tax credit package that is designed to boost access to childcare services. Why? According to Rep. Brenda Shields, R-Joseph, Missouri is in the midst of a childcare crisis. “Twenty years ago, it was really hard...
