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Mother demands answers after video shows son being yanked and dangled upside down by preschool worker
"Nobody wants to see their child being manhandled like that at all."
YouTube star Ms. Rachel slams Mayor Adams' cuts to early childhood education
“Parents are really struggling to find affordable, high-quality child care,” Ms. Rachel said in a new TikTok.
California preschool teacher fired after applying mood-calming patches to students without consent
South El Monte, California, parents were shocked to learn last week that a teacher at a day care facility allegedly applied mood-calming stickers known as "Zen Patches" on preschoolers without the...
My kid's day care invited a drag queen to entertain on family day -- is this appropriate?
"The context is an 'inclusive family celebration' theme," the first time mom wrote, before asking for other moms' thoughts.
Preschooler fights through paralysis symptoms to take part in graduation ceremony in heartwarming scene
Iowa 5-year-old born with gene mutation sometimes experiences episodes of paralysis without warning.
My son's school banned birthday cake and takes 'unhealthy' food out of his lunchbox -- I've had enough
Mom of two, Emma Clarke, from the UK, said the pre-school's strict food policy means they seize everything from fruit, juices, smoothies, nuts and jam sandwiches.
Stanford pre-K teacher busted for murder as kiddies napped
The childcare facility caters exclusively to the children of Stanford staff and students as an independent non-profit, its website says.
NYC teachers union holds 'astonishing' vote of no confidence against schools official
"Our school system's early childhood education program, until recently considered the pre-eminent program of its kind in the country, is being dismantled before our eyes."
Teacher admits to bringing THC gummies to preschool that hospitalized 4 toddlers
A Texas preschool teacher is facing criminal charges after four students were exposed to THC gummies.
NYC pols demand answers over ousted early childhood staffers after Post report
"Have early childhood social workers and instructional coordinators been excessed? If so, why was this not brought up at the hearing?," read a letter signed by at least 18 council...
NYC Council, advocates blast DOE for delaying payments to early childhood programs
Council members and advocates blasted the Department of Education Wednesday for delaying payments to city-contracted early childhood programs.
Nearly 400 kids will lose out on daycare in DOE reimbursement debacle
A child care provider that serves nearly 400 kids is being forced to shutter -- because it's $2 million in the hole thanks to the city Department of Education, The...
NYC may not expand 'universal' 3-K program citing demand shift
Spokesperson Nathaniel Styer said on Friday that the agency is not committing to meeting de Blasio's goal of 60,000 3-K seats — the number the prior administration estimated last year...
NYC owes children's education programs millions in city reimbursements
The city owes early childhood education programs millions in reimbursements from last school year — putting thousands of families "at grave risk" of losing services, advocates warn.
Amazon sent a Jewish preschool hundreds of toys it didn't order
A preschool at a Yorkville Chabad center has received an endless deluge of cardboard Amazon boxes containing pricey puzzles and water slides — despite no one on staff ordering the...
3-year-old Florida boy dead after being left in hot car outside of school
Emergency crew responded to the Lubavitch Educational Center in Miami Gardens, Florida after the child's parents found him unresponsive in their vehicle.
'Makes no sense': Toddler mask mandate remains for federally funded NYC programs
Mayor Eric Adams lifted the mask requirement for New York City's youngest learners this week.
Teacher used LGBTQ flash cards to educate preschoolers about colors
The lesson involving controversial "Rainbow Families" flashcards at Ballentine Elementary School in Fuquay-Varina was flagged last week by a constituent to North Carolina Rep. Erin Paré.
NYC lifts tot mask mandate for all outdoor spaces
The new move now allows for mask removal for all tykes and their teachers in such places as public parks and playgrounds.
Eric Adams facing more pressure to lift mask mandate in preschools, day cares
Mayor Eric Adams faced mounting pressure to rescind the city's toddler mask requirement after a federal judge struck down the national mandate.