https://www.kcur.org/tags/childcare childcare en-US KCUR 89.3 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:59:06 GMT https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2026-04-23/missouri-senate-passes-budget-that-reverses-higher-ed-funding-changes-and-child-care-cuts The Senate version of the operating budget, totaling nearly $49 billion, now heads back to the House. However, the budget still does not fully fund the state’s K-12 schools. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:59:06 GMT https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2026-04-23/missouri-senate-passes-budget-that-reverses-higher-ed-funding-changes-and-child-care-cuts Sarah Kellogg https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2026-04-03/missouri-house-passes-harsher-penalties-for-drunk-driving-child-care-tax-credits-and-more-bills The Missouri House passed over 20 bills on Thursday, sending most of them to the Senate. It is unclear how many of them will make it to Gov. Mike Kehoe. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:47:15 GMT https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2026-04-03/missouri-house-passes-harsher-penalties-for-drunk-driving-child-care-tax-credits-and-more-bills Sarah Kellogg, Lilley Halloran https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2026-03-25/missouri-democrats-efforts-to-restore-child-care-subsidy-funding-thwarted-in-the-house Missouri House Budget Committee Chair Dirk Deaton said the amendments would be fiscally "irresponsible and a mistake." Democratic lawmakers warned that proposed cuts could jeopardize a program that puts child care in reach of low-income and foster families. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:32:28 GMT https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2026-03-25/missouri-democrats-efforts-to-restore-child-care-subsidy-funding-thwarted-in-the-house Steph Quinn https://www.kcur.org/education/2026-02-27/las-familias-de-missouri-que-necesitan-ayuda-para-el-cuidado-infantil-hacen-frente-a-una-nueva-lista-de-espera A partir del domingo, los nuevos solicitantes del Programa de Subsidios para el Cuidado Infantil de Missouri se pondrán en una lista de espera. El departamento de educación del estado informó que el número de familias que reciben asistencia para el cuidado infantil ha aumentado en un 19% desde enero pasado. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:14:06 GMT https://www.kcur.org/education/2026-02-27/las-familias-de-missouri-que-necesitan-ayuda-para-el-cuidado-infantil-hacen-frente-a-una-nueva-lista-de-espera Jodi Fortino https://www.kcur.org/education/2026-02-26/missouri-child-care-assistance-waitlist Beginning Sunday, new applicants to Missouri’s Child Care Subsidy Program will be placed on a waitlist. The state's education department said the number of families receiving child care assistance has increased by 19% since last January. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/education/2026-02-26/missouri-child-care-assistance-waitlist Jodi Fortino https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-01-29/kansas-city-families-struggle-to-find-child-care Finding affordable, quality childcare that fits their schedule feels like an impossible task for many parents. Kansas City parents navigating the workforce while raising young children say the region needs more options. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-01-29/kansas-city-families-struggle-to-find-child-care Nomin Ujiyediin, Byron J. Love https://www.kcur.org/education/2026-01-21/kansas-city-child-care-challenges Parents around the Kansas City area said it's a challenge finding early education programs that fit their budget, schedules and children's needs. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/education/2026-01-21/kansas-city-child-care-challenges Jodi Fortino https://www.kcur.org/education/2026-01-14/missouri-child-care-funding-restored-trump-administration Operation Breakthrough in Kansas City was waiting on $400,000 in federal subsidies. Educators say the freeze put smaller child care providers in a "heartbreaking" situation. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/education/2026-01-14/missouri-child-care-funding-restored-trump-administration Katie Grawitch, Jodi Fortino https://www.kcur.org/education/2026-01-10/missouri-child-care-provider-funding-trump-administration The federal government told the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that the funds would be paused until "detailed justification" was provided for pending child care payments. Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/education/2026-01-10/missouri-child-care-provider-funding-trump-administration Hiba Ahmad https://www.kcur.org/news/2025-12-23/missouri-employers-call-workers-back Officials driving a push back to the office cite enhanced customer service and improved collaboration as justification for the changes. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/news/2025-12-23/missouri-employers-call-workers-back Bella Zielinski