Savannah Brann, 24, was charged after a 19-month-old girl was found unresponsive after allegedly being wrapped in a blanket in a way that caused her to stop breathing.
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Commentary: Policies to support Maine children, families should be supported by equity and data
The 2021 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book reveals positive trends as well as key areas of concern.
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Commentary: What makes high-quality child care, and why is it so important right now?
A central Maine program that models best early education practices has proven outcomes for our youngest children, their families and the workforce.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
DHHS official: Editorial overlooks strides made toward addressing child care challenges
The state of Maine is improving the quality of child care services, increasing accessibility and supporting providers.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: To truly heal the nation, focus on child care
Access to quality, affordable care supports kids’ and families’ well-being – and it’s too big for businesses, philanthropy or even the state to handle alone.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Report shows significant lack of quality child care in rural Maine communities
The effects of this need are far-reaching, but a statewide effort to improve the situation could turn around the lives of children in rural areas such as Somerset County.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield day care reports four cases of COVID-19
Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the state Center for Disease Control & Prevention, said that four positive cases were reported at Otter Brook Child Care.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Youth Center, MSAD 49, Fairfield eye community center for child care
Alfond Youth has already launched programs for Waterville and Winslow students and is making arrangements with Fairfield and SAD 49 to secure a facility in hopes that the state comes through with funding for all three programs.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta child care program adds full-time school-year care amid pandemic
The program aims to help working parents who need a safe place for their kids to go when they’d normally be in school, as Augusta’s reopening plan splits students into groups attending some days of the week.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Head Start urges Maine’s senators to OK $1.7 billion in emergency relief
The preschool program has served families throughout the pandemic. Now it needs help keeping our most at-risk children safe.