From the column: "When families lose access to readily available and reliable child care, their ability to participate in the workforce is severely hindered. ... A recent task force study labeled it a 'near-crisis' in Duluth."
Lowering credentials requirements and undermining the professionalism needed in early-childhood development would only serve to erode the quality of care.
Sustained and robust funding like in K-12 education would allow families to pay less, teachers to earn what they deserve, and every kid to get the high-quality care they deserve.
The Lincoln Park Children and Families Collaborative recently bought a building thanks to fundraising and an American Rescue Plan Act grant from St. Louis County.
Civic petition effectively kills legislation for revised standards, forces Department of Human Services to start process over with input from state's child care providers
From the column: "As life comes full circle, it feels good to be able to help the people who helped me so much. Much of their life advice sticks and makes more sense these days."
