The Challenge of Child Care

A recent study of graduates from the University of Chicago's business school showed that in the early years after graduating, men and women had 'nearly identical labor incomes and weekly hours worked.' But 15 years after graduation, the men were making about 75 percent more than the women; only the women who did not have children and never took time off had careers that resembled the men's. The United States is the only westernized country without a paid parental leave policy in place.

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8 Tips for Anyone Starting a Child-Care Service

How you can start a child-care service, whether you want to start a small homebased operation or a large commercial center. In this edited excerpt, the authors provide insider tips from experienced child-care service owners to help you find the success you desire.

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Daycare apps notify parents about their child does

I didn't know daycare notification apps were a thing until my youngest child started at a new center this spring. I was asked to download an app called Kidscare and soon began receiving detailed accounts about his day. Everything from the meals he eats and how much, to when he sleeps and uses the potty is recorded, along with occasional pictures.

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