Drive-By Shootings Plague Northwest Jacksonville Nov 8, 2008
Pauline Gray told Channel 4 she heard that unmistakable sound of gunfire while picking up her grandson from day care at about 3 p.m. but didn't think anything of it. "Let me tell you one thing, this is a high-crime area and your hear shooting all the time. It's just one of those things," Gray said. (News4Jax.com, FL)
County businesses, financial institutions take advantage of SBA Nov 7, 2008
Restaurants, specialty trade contractors, landscaping services, child day care services, electrical contractors and hotels/motels were among the most frequently financed businesses. All told, SBA guaranteed 362 loans totaling 82. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
The Pilot's Mr. Goodfellow begins heartwarming drive for children Nov 7, 2008
"Any time you have an opportunity to reach out and impact the lives of children in such a direct way, it is a great feeling to do so." Goodfellow works with a team of teachers from each of the elementary schools as well as preschool and day care programs. Staff at the facilities identify children who might not otherwise have the needed warm winter outerwear. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
How to Choose a Presidential Puppy Nov 7, 2008
von Borries, owner of Paws N Play, a doggie day care in Columbus, Ohio assists people in choosing the right dog for their families ... A good way to provide this is through a doggie day care center. (Suite101.com)
Ousted Head Start program moves out to Kunia Nov 7, 2008
In all, 30 students were displaced from the Waipahu Head Start when an entity identifying itself as the board of the Waipahu Community Adult Day Health Care and Youth Day Care Center forced the program to leave as a result of a financial dispute. The remaining 10 students were placed in Head Start programs elsewhere. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Charles City man sentenced to prison for up to two years Nov 7, 2008
In July,Moor moved to a residence in Charles City located within 2,000 feet of a school or registered day care program without registering as a sex offender, court records state. More Stories from News. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Pregnancy discrimination complaints jump, especially for women of color Nov 7, 2008
If we work and put our kids in day care, we get blasted by the stay at home moms. If we take time off for a sick kid, we get blasted by our co-workers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mt. Lake Board posts assignments Nov 7, 2008
Building projects done The Building and Grounds Committee reported that new carpeting has been installed in the choir room, day care office and the preschoolers room. In addition, the roof above the ag shop has been repaired and new lockers have been placed in the front section of the boys locker room. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
A watchful eye Nov 7, 2008
Landreth serves as a volunteer at the Adult Day Care Center at Hutchins Street Square ... Volunteer enjoys listening to, interacting with seniors at adult day care. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Go green when it's time to clean Visalian shows others how to use healthier products Nov 6, 2008
Van Huss, the director of finance and administration at the Sequoia Riverlands Trust, is the self-proclaimed "queen of environmentally friendly house cleaning." She has taught workshops on alternatives to commercial cleaners at day care centers and Head Start programs. Even just a few years ago, she says, people had "no clue" about the advantages of green cleaning. (Fresno Bee)
Somerset man sentenced for day care assault Nov 6, 2008
She attended the day care center for another five years. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Somerset man sentenced for day care assault By JUDY D.J. ELLICHDaily American Staff Writer Wednesday, November 5, 2008 10:39 PM EST A 69-year-old Somerset man was sentenced Wednesday to five to 10 years in a state prison for assaulting a 4-year-old girl at his wife s day care center about... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
A dream realized - Four-lane Highway 50 opens Nov 6, 2008
According to a day care provider between California and Centertown, several of the parents missed the turn on Friday evening. But since the trip was faster, they weren't really late picking up their children. (California Democrat, MO)
Children and adult classes starting in November Nov 6, 2008
org to print your Free Day coupon click on Social Day Care program or call 978-692-0803 for details ... Day) and Tuesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) - Full day Care option, call 978-692-5511, ext. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Town cautious in planning upcoming budget Nov 6, 2008
Supportive day care transportation agreement. Deferred or delayed capital projects. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Storm debris includes employee legal issues Nov 6, 2008
Supervised by staff volunteers, the makeshift day care included organized field trips to the park and library for many of the children. We are a family, says Houston office administrator Beth Koerber, who helped arrange child care and hot lunches for families, especially in times like these, our people pull together. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Chronic Headaches? 'Medication Overuse Headaches' Surprisingly Common Nov 6, 2008
Dr Zaza Katsarava from the University of Essen in Germany reports that new rules that enable healthcare plans to sign contracts with headache centres to provide day care centre withdrawal programmes have reduced MOH relapse rates in the country. He says that studies lasting from three to five years have indicated that relapse rates range from 34 to 48 per cent.. (Science Daily)
Fate of Brookline day cares in Town Meeting's hands Nov 6, 2008
We re trying to do everything the town asks us to do, said Shabelsky, whose wife runs a day care out of their Hammond Street home ... Shabelsky has filed a warrant article that would amend Brookline s zoning bylaws to allow residential day cares with as many 10 children ... The day cares are allowed under state regulations, but not under Brookline s zoning bylaws. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Into the mouths of babes, healthier day care food Nov 6, 2008
"We work with them to help them better understand nutritional planning, physical activity, those kinds of things," says Pam Dowdy, executive director of Wake County, N.C., Smart Start, which administers the program locally in about 30 day care centers. (Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service, www. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
3 new members elected to Nevada state Board of Ed Nov 6, 2008
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A retired day care operator who owes the state Education Department more than $500,000 has won a Nevada Board of Education seat. Willia Chaney defeated social worker Doris Wallace Fletcher by 51 percent to 49 percent in Tuesdays race for District 3, succeeding state Board Member Marcia Washington on the 10-member statewide board. (KRNV.com, NV)
Swenson, Fraser re-elected to West Park Hospital board Nov 6, 2008
Another high priority project the board is planning is the expansion of the hospital's Seedling Center day care. We have nine nurses months away form having babies, Fraser said. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
GLAD YOU ASKED: Will those portable electric Amish heaters I see advertised really reduce my heating bill? Nov 6, 2008
Which day care operators offer drop-off services, where they will take a child for just a few hours once in a while. I m slowly getting acclimated to this parenting thing, but I m clueless on day care. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
5-Year-Old Mistakenly Boards Bus After School Nov 6, 2008
Robin Garcia said her daughter was allowed to board a day care bus and taken away to a day care she doesn't attend ... KFOX wanted to know why it took so long for the day care to realize they had a child that didn't belong there, but the owner did not want to comment. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Crowds cheer at Missouri Capitol for Palin (5811) Nov 5, 2008
He talked about the national securtiy force in reference to not only is the soldier responsible for security in america, but so is the teacher in Los angeles, the day care worker in new orleans. (not an exact quote, but close) Obama talked about expanding the budgets of unarmed agencies who help keep america safe through other means. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Jessica Fields: Community should not turn its back on pregnant teens Nov 5, 2008
Although many think that having a day care at this location promotes teen sex, the reality is there is little relationship between the two. Teenagers are having sex. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Waldorf students deliver gift of music Nov 5, 2008
The students gave a box of musical instruments to the Hanson Family Life Center in Forest City, Little Bison Day Care in Buffalo Center and Lake Mills Day Care Center, then spent time in classrooms teaching the children a song and how to use the instruments to play along. Through a grant project written primarily by Sarah Leichsenring, a senior education major from Clarion, children at the care centers can now experience a wide array of instruments such as drums, maracas, boomwhackers, clappers,... (Forest City Summit, IO)
Markets follow US euphoria Nov 5, 2008
The imminent demise of ABC Learning Centres was also on the cards yesterday as the company's directors, its banks and the Federal Government attempted to find an outcome that would not deprive thousands of pre-schoolers around the country of day care. But of more significance was the announcement by the Treasurer, Wayne Swan, that Australia's economy will slow, unemployment will rise and it will cost the budget $40 billion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Are grandparents the next best thing to mom and dad? Nov 5, 2008
Compared to organized day care or care by the mother or other relatives, having a grandmother take care of the children was associated with a decreased risk of injury, said Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers ... Who do you trust more the day care workers or your parents. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Hepatitis A outbreak reported at elementary school Nov 5, 2008
But everybody recovers from hepatitis A."Mills said those at greatest risk for the disease are those over age 50, people with hepatitis B or C, alcoholics with chronic liver problems and cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. While the disease is often asymptomatic in children, she said, it doesn't always stop there."It can spread to populations for whom it is more serious," she said.While Mills said it's not unusual to see scattered outbreaks of hepatitis A at day care centers, this is the... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Letters to the Editor: Nov 5, 2008
Research shows Head Start, day care and pre-kindergarten are all poor substitutes for the loving, individualized instruction and interaction that responsible parents give. The Obama plan, which Minnick supports, relies on the failed standard of government day care a downward spiral that leads to higher government spending, higher taxes, forcing more parents into the workforce and taking additional time from their children. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Grandparent Caregivers Cut Kids' Injury Risk in Half Nov 5, 2008
Compared to organized day care or care by the mother or other relatives, having a grandmother take care of the children was associated with a decreased risk of injury, said Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers. "Recent growth in the number of grandparents providing child care has some observers concerned they don't adhere to modern safety practices. To the contrary, this research tells us not only is there no evidence to support this assumption, but families that choose... (MEDLINEplus)
ABC Learning, Childcare Operator, Still in Talks with Lenders, Government Nov 5, 2008
ABC Learning, which looks after one in three Australian children in day care through almost 1,100 centers, has been struggling to renegotiate debt built up as former Chief Executive Officer expanded into the U.S. and U.K.. The company faces losses of more than A$600 million ($419 million) in 2008 with accountants Ernst & Young preparing to restate at least two years of the company's prior earnings, the Review reported, without saying where it got the information. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Barack Obama rally to be held in 2 areas of Grant Park Nov 4, 2008
Barack Obama rally to be held in 2 areas of Grant Park -- chicagotribune. Barack Obama rally to be held in 2 areas of Grant Park. (Chicago Tribune)
Maria Montessori Nov 4, 2008
Maria headed one of the first known day care centers called Casa dei Bambini (The Children s House). In a slum of Rome called San Lorenzo, authorities tried an experiment where they were going to build housing for poor citizens. (Suite101.com)
Head Start evicted by Kawamoto Nov 4, 2008
Amid much fanfare and applause, the Waipahu Community Adult Day Health Care Center and Youth Day Care Center was dedicated in 2003 as a place where needy elderly and youth would be served. But as the work week begins today, the 6,000-square-foot facility will stand empty the result of a long, ugly dispute between former state Sen. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Some Preschools Offer Deals In Rough Economy Nov 4, 2008
Melchin said that at Action Day Care if you refer another parent or come as a group of people you can receive a discount. "Where you always got family discounts now we'll do friend discounts," Melchin said. (KCRA 3, CA)
ELECTION DAY BLOG:VOTERS LINE UP THIS MORNING IN HISTORIC ELECTION Nov 4, 2008
Confronted with an unexpected wait of an hour to an hour and a half to register and vote, Albritton kept Alexander s place in line while she scurried to pick up her kids Fred, 5, and Alexus, 7, at day care and get back to City Hall before the city clerk s staff stopped allowing people in at 5 p.m.. Alexander was grateful because she is scheduled to work Tuesday at her job in Illinois and was worried she wouldn t get back in time to vote. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Staying With Grandma Means Fewer Boo-Boos Nov 4, 2008
When grandparents look out for children, their injury rates are about half of what is seen in organized day cares, according to a new study. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health compared staying with a grandmother to outside day care and to staying with a mother. (Click2Houston, TX)
Today's Stories Nov 3, 2008
Professional Experience Family Day Care Administrator , Needed to run 24 hr family day care. Call. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Indoor play park seeks new parents, kids Nov 3, 2008
Because Dora is an only child and doesn t participate in day care, Mike brought her to the indoor park. She has more social time with the other kids, he said, as he watched her moving around the room, checking out the new play area. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Stepping up its game Nov 3, 2008
5 million in 2007 to support 15 fitness centers and day care, after-school and athletic programs serving 78,000 children. Countryside has programs and equipment rarely seen at other branches, including an indoor rock-climbing wall and a competition pool with touch-panel time sensors built to Olympic specifications. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Parent Driven Quality Assurance for Our Children in Childcare and ... Nov 3, 2008
Bribie itself has only one Kindergarten with limited places and a waiting list, a few family day care homes and the ABC Learning Centres. Ningi, Sandstone Point, Beachmere and Caboolture have others, but predominantly the number of children and parents left without quality options far out way the services for early childhood education that are available. (Where I Live - News Limited Community Newspapers)
COLUMN: No one plays a minor role on the great stage of life Nov 2, 2008
I don t have kids, but I know through my sisters that finding day care for children can be a really difficult process ... I don t remember exactly how long Kim and I went to this day care heaven, but as we grew up, for many years, we didn t see Carol Murphy or visit with her much. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
County businesses, financial institutions take advantage of SBA Nov 2, 2008
Restaurants, specialty trade contractors, landscaping services, child day care services, electrical contractors and hotels/motels were among the most frequently financed businesses. All told, SBA guaranteed 362 loans totaling 82. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
How to Find a Good Dog Kennel, Catt... Nov 2, 2008
In addition, many pet owners find it helpful to board their dog at a kennel or dog hotel that provides doggie day care services. The dog owner can make arrangements for the dog to spend the day at the kennel's day care facility on a few occasions, enabling the dog to become accustomed to the boarding facility and the boarding facility staff. (Suite101.com)
Painful, joyful road leads to adoption (33) Nov 2, 2008
"Now the sisters can be together forever," Paula said, "and not worry about '' Diandra Pitman, Emily's 8-year-old biological half-sister, cut her off." someone getting in the middle and taking somebody away," Diandra said.Diandra was three months shy of her second birthday when the state placed her with the Pitmans, who became licensed foster parents in 1994.Denis is a city councilman, and Paula runs a day care. Their eldest child is Paula's biological son, Pat, who is in college. They also... (Montana Standard, MT)
Too broke to go out Nov 2, 2008
"Even agencies are not calling back." With child-care the second biggest expense after mortgage payments, many families are looking for cheaper alternatives, trading the nanny for day care, sharing babysitters or not going out much at all. Wendy Pierce, who owns Loving Nannies and Nanny Care in the San Diego, Calif. (Montana Standard, MT)
C. Linn charter idea stirs old issue Nov 2, 2008
Created by Curtis in 1999, Cobra Student Enterprises gave elective credit and two-thirds minimum wage to students for running on-campus businesses such as a pizza parlor, a day care center and a bike repair shop ... We never expected some to become profitable, like the day care. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
More seek help at shelter Nov 2, 2008
She was laid off from her job a year ago and couldn t find another job where the hours allowed Bell to pick up her daughter, who s about to turn 3, from day care. Bell said what troubles her most about her current situation is not being able to buy things for her 14-year-old daughter, who s in her first year of high school. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kids-in-Crocs safety concern Nov 2, 2008
Child-care body Family Day Care Australia is telling parents that Crocs and other forms of loose-fitting rubber footwear are inappropriate for young children. Several children have been injured while wearing the clogs, originally designed to be worn on boats. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Need for concerted efforts to develop children - Minister Nov 2, 2008
He said when parents and guardians recognised the rights and privileges of the child, they could seek the services of trained early childhood developers, such as day care attendants ... He called for frequent programmes to be introduced in the municipality to provide opportunities for many untutored Day Care Developers and Attendants, to receive professional training. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Lachlan prefers Dadcorp to News Nov 1, 2008
Even his Surry Hills offices double as a day care centre for the boys. Rooms in the converted warehouse are full of toys to occupy the rug rats while Lachlan works at his fledgling company, Illyria. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Court orders trial for day care negligence suit Nov 1, 2008
Kimberly Todd had sued the church after her 2-year-old daughter in 2005 suffered a severe cut to her face while at the Baptist day care center. In a decision issued Thursday, the high court ordered a trial be held so a jury can decide if Lily Todd s injury was caused by a male classmate who should ve been supervised by a day care worker ... This court must take as true the evidence presented by Todd that (day care worker Carolyn) Ward breached her duty when she left the children unsupervised for... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
High black voter turnout could tip Georgia to Democrats Nov 1, 2008
However, Tillman said he was struck by the number of local "mom and pop" businesses barber shops, Habersham's record store, day care centers who for the first time also got in on the act. They signed up more new voters than his organization did, Tillman said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Stephanopoulos: Freaky Friday Election Surprise? Nov 1, 2008
gets rid of our free speech ( fairness doctrine), gets rid of our states rights (freedom of choice act), and takes the money accumulated from American ingenuity, effort and intelligence, and gives us government run schools, colleges, mortgage industry, banks, health care, day care, and a complete and total welfare state we can all be proud of. Posted by: arkie vet | Oct 30, 2008 3:20:51 PM. (The Drudge Report)
Charges filed against Foudree Nov 1, 2008
14 for community facility or day care projects. Shortly after the report was released, the commission met and concluded Area 15 RPC was mislabeled, resulting in an inaccurate report; commission members sent a response reflecting that view to the auditor's office. (Fairfield Daily Ledger, IA)
SECOH Expands Services for Elderly in Response to Community Need Nov 1, 2008
In anticipation of the aging population, SECOH (Special Education Center of Hawaii) has licensed its Central Oahu Community Center in Wahiawa to provide adult day care for 20 people with age-related disabilities. SECOH, a private, not for profit organization serving people with disabilities since 1965, first began serving the elderly population in 1999 when it licensed its Founder's Center in East Honolulu to provide adult day care for 24 people with age-related disabilities ... The day care... (Honolulu Advertiser)
NO BOND FOR 21-YEAR-OLD IN SEPTEMBER HOMICIDE Nov 1, 2008
Isby, who listed addresses in Holly Grove and Pine Bluff, is accused in the Sept. 9 death of Laron Foots, 22, of Pine Bluff, whose body was found face down near a vehicle parked in the driveway of a former day care at 1006 N. Maple St., near the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Chief Deputy Coroner Chad Kelley pronounced Foots dead at the scene, and listed the cause of death as blunt force trauma. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
ID of cabbie involved in bomb scare released Nov 1, 2008
As a precaution, authorities called in the sheriff's office bomb squad and locked down the armory as well as the water management district, a day care center and the sheriff's office, which are all nearby. Gun Club Road was also shut down from Kirk Road to Congress Avenue, the sheriff's office said. (The Palm Beach Post)
The gift of music Nov 1, 2008
Through a grant project, Waldorf students from the music, art and drama methods class were able to introduce music and reading activities as well as provide music resources to children at the Hanson Family Life Center in Forest City, Little Bison Day Care in Buffalo Center and Lake Mills Day Care Center. The project is being funded by a CLASS (Community Learning through America s Schools) Grant from the National Education Association s Student Program. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Drug discount cards available to all residents Nov 1, 2008
Cards have been distributed and available for pickup through town offices, head start offices, community action agencies, senior centers, and distributed to patrons of nursing homes, adult day care centers and visiting nurses agencies throughout the county. Caremark Rx Incorporated administers the discount card program and offers a toll free number for assistance with the program along with a website as listed on the card. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Leach looting Big 12, but might be marooned in Lubbock Oct 31, 2008
She would bring newborn Kim to the office because the Leaches couldn't afford day care. "Mike made 12,000 to be the offensive coordinator, the offensive line coach, the SID," Mumme recalled. (CBS News)
Hotel Case Study: Peer Pressure's Impact on the Environment Oct 31, 2008
In a frequently cited study, Gneezy found that when an Israeli day care center started fining parents 10 shekels (about $3) for picking up their children late, tardy pickups actually increased because parents saw the fine as the price for being late. Similarly, Gneezy says that offering guests, say, a $1 discount for reusing towels will make them reason, For a dollar, I might as well get fresh towels. (Scientific American)
Island Images Oct 31, 2008
MIKE BURLEY / MBURLEY@STARBULLETIN.COM Pitching in to help after Central Union Fire: Alick Damon, 3, Luke Sonson, 3, and Connor Lum, 2, poked their heads through wooden cutouts inside Treat Street at Bishop Museum yesterday as the museum provided day care for one day to preschoolers displaced by the fire at Central Union Church Preschool. 00004000 Story tools. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
GRIFFIN: Politics, Catholicism, and abortion Oct 31, 2008
If Kmiec is right, perhaps better health care for pregnant women, improved day care, better job training, and other social and educational programs supported by Obama could do more to reduce abortions than does the so-called "pro-life" agenda. It is a question worth pondering, even for bishops. (Framingham TAB, MA)
German jobless rate falls, but outlook dims Oct 31, 2008
He told his party he wanted the package to include measures to encourage municipalities to speed construction of day care centers for children and schools, as well as loans to small and midsize companies, which are engine of the German economy. Other options include low-cost loans and subsidies for new home-heating and home-insulation work. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)