Applications are open through May 15 for The Little Apple, a free on‑site childcare pilot at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building. About 40 year‑round seats and a $10M renovation are planned.

At its April 20 gala, CMOM tied a $300M expansion to early-literacy work and celebrated honorees. The evening refocused attention on programs that bring books and play to city kids.

RNA Michigan Holdings rescinded its WARN notice for 113 janitorial workers at Bates Academy, stating the filing was made in error and employees will remain continuously employed through an operational transition.

Milford Schools will eliminate tuition for all-day kindergarten in 2026–27 to reverse a 33% enrollment drop and compete with voucher-backed private options.

A Valley Vision poll finds 17% of local parents have left work because childcare is unaffordable, and providers and neighbors warn spots and programs are disappearing.

Heartland for Children and Polk County say more than 500 children were removed from homes across Polk, Hardee and Highlands last year. The agency is recruiting dozens of foster families ahead of May's recognition month.

City Hall rolled out the 2026 'It's A Summer Thing' plan — camps, pools, paid jobs and free meals for youth. Registration and job listings are live online.

Georgia’s lottery‑funded pre‑K serves four‑year‑olds only; advocates and researchers are pushing a phased pilot to include 3‑year‑olds, but funding and capacity are the big obstacles.

Registration fees, deposits and pricey gear are pushing Sacramento families to their limits, with national data showing a sharp rise in what parents spend on kids’ sports. Local leagues and nonprofits say help is available but strained.

DPW is inviting food trucks to vend at Truck Touch on May 2 at RFK; organizers say there’s no vendor fee and operators should email [email protected].

On the same day, in two buildings a few hundred feet apart, Chicago health inspectors found over 30 mouse droppings at each — in the dry food storage area, behind the ice machine, and on electrical outlets behind cooking equipment. At a school where 98% of students are economically disadvantaged, and where the cafeteria may be the most reliable meal many children get all day, a failed inspection is not an abstraction.

Families in Lower Merion are pressing for a formal opt‑out from district‑issued Chromebooks, arguing 24/7 access is harming focus and foundational skills while the district defends its curriculum.

CCSD posted 2026–27 start and dismissal times, moving middle schools earlier and high schools later. Families should check school pages for exact bells and routing.