The Courtyard On Fourth

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She spent two years taking care of the ‘perfect plant.’ Then, she realized it’s plastic

"I feel like these last two years have been a lie."

The Non-Beer Snob's Guide to Ordering at a Craft Beer Bar

Five steps to navigating complicated beer menus without all the fuss.

Why Underused Hotels, Motels Could Be The Faster Path To Easing L.A’s Affordable Housing Gap

A new report by the RAND Corporation spotlighted the potential of adaptive reuse.

Help finding quality child care

Sherri Sutera remembers the difficulties of trying to find a high-quality, safe child care when her children were young.

Child Care & Early Learning

Child care programs at the Y provide a safe and healthy place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance.

A Step Forward on Child Care

The bipartisan support for a law that will help provide safe, affordable care offers hope that even more progress can be made. The country needs high-quality child care. And that will cost money.

90 Rental Apartment Decorating Ideas on A Budget

Moving to a new rental apartment can mean a big cash out. But a beautifully decorated living space doesn’t have to come with a high price. You can utilize cheap apartment decorating ideas without skimping on style if you know… Continue Reading →

5 Steps to Choosing Child Care

Finding child care can be a difficult task. These five steps to choosing child care can help get you started and guide you through the process.

The Child Care Paradox: How Child Care Providers Balance Paid and Un-Paid Caregiving

Care work is some of the most important work in our society, supporting children, families, and individuals across their lifespans. But, despite the critical work child care providers do for families and society as a whole, their work is systematically undervalued. This brief reports the findings from our interviews and the recommendations from providers. (15

How child care influences the hiring picture

A lack of available and affordable child care has made it harder for some to re-enter the workforce. That leaves employers continuing to search for talent to hire in order

Staffing Shortages in Child Care: What Are the Solutions?

Learn about the child care workforce and what's being done to address challenges. Plus, understand how staffing shortages affect children.

How To LA: Finding Child Care In LA

Searching for child care can be challenging in L.A. We've got a guide on how to navigate the obstacles.

What are the different types of child care?

planned age-appropriate activities that are often based on a particular philosophy or curriculum<br>variety of age appropriate equipment<br>greater dependability of care<br>consistent classroom rules and procedures<br>daily staff supervision and licensed by the state<br>location not always convenient<br>larger group size<br>little flexibility in hours/days of care—works well for parents who work weekdays between 6am and 6pm<br>may not provide care for all age groups…

Child care doesn’t need to break the bank

Child care can be a burdensome cost, and policymakers and employers must ensure continued investment in the needs of working parents and their children.

Will Christians Get Over Their Opposition to Universal Child Care?

Local communities alone can't handle child care under capitalism.

Things to consider when choosing a child care provider

At Better Business Bureau, our emphasis is always on “trust.” And who do you need to trust more than the child care provider you choose? Whether working with a day

How new parents can budget for child care

The average annual cost for child care in the United States is higher than the average cost of in-state college tuition.

Millennial Generation: How the Changing Economic Environment Impacts Parents’ Ability to Afford...

The cost of child care varies widely from state to state, but the median income for millennials is near poverty levels across the country.