childcare

And with tariffs on imports, they could see it go up even more.

It’s a sign of the great need daycares have for support.

The bill allows a nanny or babysitter to care for two families, instead of just one. But parents say more will still need to be done.

A legislative committee turned down a request for more funding for centers that support kids with disabilities. Advocates are worried about what that could mean on the ground.

Over the past couple of months, parents and community members worked overtime to re-open the old daycare under a new name – Little Lambs, and as a nonprofit.

Back in 2010, Wyoming had 855 licensed daycare centers. But in the last 14 years, 285 of those have shut down. Meanwhile, the need for childcare is on the uptick. Last March, the town of Dubois, population 931, lost its only daycare. Now, some local parents are racing to find a solution.

Over the last 13 years, the number of licensed childcare providers in Wyoming has declined from around 900 daycares to just 570. Now, lawmakers are looking at solutions.

Wyoming qualifies as a childcare desert, with a 34 percent gap between the needs of families and the number of daycare centers available. To help the problem, Wyoming legislators are considering a bill that would lift restrictions on how many families a nanny can serve.

As the COVID-19 pandemic ramps up, there's concern that health care workers and other essential personnel will have trouble finding reliable childcare.…

Colorado and Utah are two of just six states nationwide that have laws allowing political campaign funds to be used for childcare expenses. But that...