A Boston mother tells Boston 25 her daughter was injured on a school bus after months of complaints that went unanswered, renewing scrutiny of BPS transportation.

Parents and educators packed a District 65 board meeting after administrators flagged the district-run SACC program as a potential target in a multimillion-dollar budget squeeze. The district has posted site-level changes for 2026–27 while unions warn the cuts would displace hundreds of children.

PlayDate PDX will close on May 31 after a landlord dispute, removing one of Portland's largest indoor play options and leaving parents with fewer rainy‑day choices.

New studies and local reporting show Florida families facing higher child-care bills; some parents report monthly daycare costs above $1,600. State and national data point to supply and budget gaps.

About 36,000 Build-A-Bear Heartwarming Hugs bears were recalled after a zipper slider on a weighted pouch was found to detach and create a choking hazard. The company is offering refunds and free return shipping.

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RNA Michigan Holdings rescinded its WARN notice for 113 janitorial workers at Bates Academy, stating the filing was made in error and employees will remain continuously employed through an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