US childcare funds frozen, 'catastrophic' fears for families
The Trump administration has frozen $10bn in social funds for five US states, threatening childcare for hundreds of thousands. Experts warn of a looming disaster for low-income families.
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$10bn US Childcare Funds Frozen, Fears of Catastrophe
The Trump administration has frozen $10bn in federal funding for childcare and needy families in five Democratic states, with experts warning of catastrophic consequences for hundreds of thousands of families. Read the full story.
NYC Free Childcare Plan for Toddlers Unveiled
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announce a landmark free childcare initiative for two-year-olds in New York City, aiming to ease the burden on working families. Read the full details.
Trump Administration Freezes Childcare Funding
The Trump administration has frozen a key childcare subsidy program, leaving millions of low-income families in limbo. Discover the impact and political fallout of this major policy shift.
Minnesota Daycare Fraud Scandal: $1M Centre Investigated
A Minneapolis daycare centre at the heart of a multi-million dollar fraud scandal faces scrutiny after viewers spotted bizarre stock images on its walls. The director denies any wrongdoing.
Minnesota Daycare Fraud Scandal: $1m Centre Investigated
A Minneapolis daycare at the heart of a multi-million dollar fraud scandal faces scrutiny after eagle-eyed viewers spotted bizarre stock images on its walls. The director denies any wrongdoing.
Daycare Manager's $2,500 Glasses Fuels Fraud Scandal Debate
A Minnesota daycare manager's expensive eyewear at a burglary press conference draws scrutiny amid a major Somali-linked fraud probe. Discover the clash over funding, language, and community support.
Daycare Manager's Designer Glasses Stir Controversy in Fraud Probe
A Minneapolis daycare manager faced scrutiny over $2,500 glasses while reporting a break-in, amid a wider scandal over alleged fraud in taxpayer-funded childcare centres. Read the full story.
Daycare Documents Stolen After Viral Fraud Video
A Minneapolis childcare centre reports a break-in and stolen documents days after a viral video alleged fraud in Somali-run facilities. The incident sparks debate over funding and community safety.
Trump and Walz Clash Over Minnesota Childcare Funds
Former President Trump and Vice President Walz clash over halted childcare funding in Ilhan Omar's Minnesota district. Discover the political fallout and impact on families.
YouTube Fraud Allegations Ignite US Political Row
A viral YouTube video alleging a billion-dollar childcare fraud scandal in Minnesota has triggered a major political storm, with figures like Donald Trump seizing on the claims. Discover the full story.
US Freezes Minnesota Childcare Funds Over Fraud Allegations
The Trump administration halts federal childcare funding to Minnesota, citing fraud. Governor Tim Walz calls it a political move, noting years of prior prosecutions. Read the full story.
US Halts Minnesota Childcare Funds Over Fraud Scandal
Federal authorities freeze payments to Minnesota after daycare fraud allegations. HHS demands audit and implements new spending controls nationwide. Read the latest developments.
Nursery Workers' Christmas Dread Over Food Costs
A nursery assistant reveals her dread of Christmas due to the cost of living crisis, as a poll shows 40% of early years staff fear affording food. Discover the sector's struggle.
Claim £2,500 Childcare Support Before 1 January Deadline
The Government urges UK families to apply for expanded funded childcare before 1 January. Over 500,000 parents could save £2,500 per child. Check eligibility now.
Claim £2,500 Childcare Support Before Year-End Deadline
The UK government urges parents to apply for funded childcare by January 1. Eligible families could save thousands, but awareness gaps risk leaving many behind.
Council funding map: Winners, losers and tax rises
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
Childcare worker hit with 83 new child abuse offences
Joshua Dale Brown, a former Melbourne childcare worker, is charged with 83 new offences relating to alleged sexual abuse of infants and toddlers. Police identify four new alleged victims.
Childcare centres to close early for safety training
UK childcare centres will close early five times a year for compulsory staff safety training from February. Learn how this protects children from abuse.
Labor pushes universal childcare with new data laws
Anthony Albanese aims to make universal childcare his political legacy as Labor advances plans requiring private operators to share commercial data. Discover the government's ambitious reforms.
DfE's 'Apology' Backfires, Angers Teachers and Parents
The Department for Education faces a backlash after a sarcastic Facebook 'apology' about its policies goes down like a lead balloon with educators and families.
Tasmanian Parliament Approves $1.3bn Stadium
The contentious $1.3bn Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart has cleared its first parliamentary hurdle. Discover the details and what comes next for this major Tasmanian project.
Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops
Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.
Australia's Child Protection Crisis: Failing a Generation
An alarming investigation reveals how Australia's childcare scandal and regressive policies are systematically failing to protect vulnerable children, creating a national emergency.
Childcare funding crisis looms as pandemic support ends
Millions of British families face soaring childcare costs as emergency government funding introduced during COVID-19 is scheduled to end next year, threatening the stability of nurseries and childcare providers nationwide.
Toddler dies at Darwin childcare centre - investigation launched
Northern Territory authorities launch urgent investigation after 18-month-old Ebony Thompson dies suddenly at a Darwin childcare facility, leaving family and community devastated.
ABC Childcare Abuse Scandal: Police Launch Major Probe
Shocking allegations of child abuse at ABC Childcare centres spark nationwide police investigation. Exclusive details reveal disturbing patterns and systemic failures in safeguarding vulnerable children.
Two-week half-term childcare costs squeeze English parents
Parents across England face unprecedented financial pressure as two-week autumn half-term holidays create childcare nightmares and expose the true cost of school breaks.
Victoria childcare abuse allegations surge 50%
Shocking new data reveals a dramatic surge in serious incidents reported across Victoria's childcare centres, with allegations of violence, abuse and neglect rising by nearly 50% in just one year.
Toddler escapes Sydney daycare, found wandering streets
Shocking safety breach at Little Zak's Doonside as three-year-old boy escapes unsupervised, sparking urgent investigation into childcare centre protocols and staff accountability.
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