ASHLAND, Ore. – Ashland’s Early Childhood Affordability Grant Program started accepting a second round of applicants on July 12. The program was launched in August 2023 to increase affordability and access to quality childcare. Oregon is a childcare and early ...
MEDFORD, Ore.- AllCare Health is awarding Rural Development Initiatives (RDI) with a $25,000 grant to aid childcare opportunities for Spanish-speakers in Jackson County. AllCare says in 2022, a survey revealed that more than 40% of rural parents or small child ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Local nonprofits are trying to increase the number of available childcare services. The Southern Oregon Early Learning Service Hub is holding information sessions for those who want to start their own childcare business. Director of the SOELS ...
NBC5 is partnering with Oregon Community Foundation to bring you Spirit of Community Moments, showing how Oregon communities grow through the power of philanthropy. In this Spirit of Community Moment, the Southern Oregon Coast and Oregon Community Foundation shows us to ...
ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. – A pilot program based here in the Rogue Valley is gaining steam in Salem. It would provide families with kids under the age of 5 with resources and services to ensure every child enters kindergarten with ...
MEDFORD. Ore. — Since the beginning of the pandemic, finding childcare has become increasingly challenging. Now, some childcare providers are getting ready to reopen—but under new guidance from the state. The Oregon Department of Education is getting ready to release ...
SALEM, Ore. – In the wake of Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s decision to order the closure of schools in the state due to COVID-19, the Oregon Department of Education said child care facilities are not required to close. The ODE ...
GEORGETOWN, Mass. (WBZ/CNN) – Julia Hartwell loves her dolls and arts and crafts and like most four year olds she has a best friend. According to Julia’s mom, Christine Hartwell, “She said, ‘You know, so-and-so, you’re my best buddy.’ ...
Bend, Ore. – A Central Oregon daycare provider was arrested for leaving 7 children under her care at her home while she went to a tanning salon, according to police. On Wednesday, Bend Police said they received an anonymous tip ...