Texas Workforce Commission approves $3 million for Texas Rising Star assessor roster The commission voted to add $3 million to fiscal year 2026 to expand the statewide assessor roster for Texas Rising Star, bringing CAE staffing to about 130 assessors to meet statutory assessment requirements.

Texas is investing $3 million to boost its Texas Rising Star program, aiming to expand the assessor roster and enhance child-care quality statewide!

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Georgia DECAL: Pre-K enrollment has fallen to about 68,000; state will study causes DECAL presented state data showing licensed capacity at 389,000 but Georgia Pre-K enrollment declining from ~80,000 pre-COVID to ~68,000 in 2025. The commissioner said enrollment patterns, family choices and demographic shifts will be studied; lawmakers asked for follow-up on Head Start counts and how lottery surplus funds are handled.

Georgia's Pre-K enrollment has plummeted to 68,000, sparking concerns as child-care capacity grows—what's behind this surprising trend?

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Childcare Program Reports Two New Providers and Sixteen Slots from Training Initiative Training initiative created two new childcare providers, adding sixteen slots to the program.

Marathon County just welcomed two new childcare providers, adding 16 precious slots for kids thanks to a vital training initiative!

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Diana Figueroa outlines Family Child Care Capital Grant Program round 1 results and round 2 plans Figueroa provides updates on grant awards and offers tips for successful future applications.

Massachusetts is gearing up for round two of the Family Child Care Capital Grants, with $3 million on the line for innovative childcare projects—find out how you can secure funding!

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Dayana Figueroa outlines Family Childcare Capital Grant program updates and application tips Figueroa encourages reapplications as $3M funding for Round 2 opens in August 2025

Exciting news for family child care providers in Massachusetts: a second round of funding with $3 million available is just around the corner!

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Florida House updates eligibility criteria for school readiness program providers Florida House approves new eligibility standards for school readiness program providers

Florida's proposed House Bill 47 could revolutionize early childhood education by tightening eligibility for school readiness program providers, but will it limit access for low-income families?

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Florida House advances HB 47 for child care personnel training requirements Florida House outlines training standards and support for child care personnel within HB 47.

Florida's House Bill 47 is set to revolutionize early childhood education by mandating specialized training for child care personnel, ensuring our youngest learners receive the support they deserve.

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Minnesota Initiative Foundations funding child care quality improvements and business training Minnesota Initiative Foundations to enhance child care quality through local training and financial support.

Minnesota's new Senate Bill 1832 is set to revolutionize rural child care and economic development, promising tailored support for providers and a brighter future for families.

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Montana Senate bill revises day-care laws for increased safety and parental involvement Senate Bill 269 updates regulations for family and group day-care home providers in Montana.

Montana's Senate Bill 269 is set to revolutionize day-care regulations, prioritizing child safety and parental involvement—could this be the game changer families have been waiting for?

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