News / Local

Minneapolis Day Care Closure Sparks Welfare Fraud Debate

The closure of Quality Learning Center, a Minneapolis day care, has intensified scrutiny of potential welfare fraud in Minnesota. This comes after a right-wing YouTuber, Nick Shirley, highlighted the center in a video alleging misuse of pub...

Jan 12, 2026 10:31 Minneapolis day care targeted in Nick Shirley YouTube video is now closed, state records show

Minneapolis Day Care Closure Sparks Welfare Fraud Debate

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News / Education

New York State Launches Universal Child Care Initiative

New York State is making significant strides in early childhood education by launching a universal child care initiative. Governor Hochul and NYC Mayor Mamdani are partnering to provide free child care for two-year-olds in New York City, wh...

Jan 10, 2026 11:30 Mayor Mamdani & Governor Hochul to Launch Free Child Care for Two-Year-Olds in NYC — Governor Announces Investments to Deliver Universal Child Care for New York Children Under Five

Politics / Local Government

NYC to Offer Free Child Care for 2-Year-Olds by 2026

New York City is taking significant steps towards universal child care with the announcement of the "2 Care" program. Starting in September 2026, the city will offer free child care for 2-year-olds, building on the existing 3-K program. Thi...

Jan 09, 2026 11:32 Hochul and Mamdani Announce Plan to Make N.Y. Child Care Universal

News / Local

Salt Lake County Daycare Centers Get Temporary Reprieve

Facing strong opposition, the Salt Lake County Council has extended the operation of four county-run daycare centers until May 2026. This decision offers temporary relief to parents scrambling for childcare but doesn't resolve the underlyin...

Nov 12, 2025 08:01 Salt Lake County parents have until May to find new childcare