Childcare3 days agoUpfront childcare payments 'simplifies the system'Paying parents directly for some childcare costs gives "flexibility", says a Jersey minister. 3 days ago30 Dec 2025Trump administration says it's withholding childcare funds from Minnesota amid fraud allegationsIn a recent viral video, a conservatice YouTuber alleged some migrant-run centres in the state were committing fraud.30 Dec 202520 Dec 2025More children to receive free nursery hoursThe education minister says the scheme for two and three-year-olds will benefit about 700 families.20 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Childcare reforms 'would make a huge difference' for familiesThe Northern Ireland Executive plans to subsidise over half of all childcare costs for working families by April 2032.17 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Parents hope free nursery hours will be extendedIt comes as politicians have revealed plans to strengthen their focus on early years and families.17 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Rise in breastfed babies in Devon and CornwallThe National Childbirth Trust says the news is "positive and encouraging".10 Dec 20255 Dec 2025How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families'For every three children wanted… only two are born,' says one expert. So, what has led to this gap?5 Dec 20254 Dec 2025Melbourne ex-childcare worker charged with more child rape offencesAlleged paedophile Joshua Dale Brown faces an extra 83 charges with four new victims identified.4 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Childminders on moving beyond the living roomChildminders are now allowed to work in places like churches and schools - but will this stop so many leaving the profession?3 Dec 2025...
