Throwing money at Maine’s childcare system won’t solve its underlying problems
Gov. Janet Mills announced in July that $10 million in federal relief funds were being allocated to “help child care businesses start or expand.” Given that vast swaths of Maine […]
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The good, the bad and the ugly of the first session
As the people’s representatives prepare to wrap up their work for the year this Wednesday, a dizzying and exhausting session for many finally closes — but not without some fireworks. […]
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Maine lawmakers moving in the wrong direction on accessible, affordable child care
Defenders of overbearing regulation must be asked why they continue to concentrate power in government and squeeze out the prospects of Maine’s child care entrepreneurs.
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BDN child care editorial misses the mark
Conforming to national practices in child care does not compromise the quality of service. It brings Maine in line with other states where services are more affordable and accessible.
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Child Care Regulations Price Low-Income Families Out of Market
For many families with young children, especially single-parent households, child care is critical to being able work and earn a living. In 2015, an estimated 53,000 young children in Maine […]
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