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Mom’s purse snatched while picking up her child from daycare in NW Houston, HPD says; Suspect still on the loose
Read full article: Mom’s purse snatched while picking up her child from daycare in NW Houston, HPD says; Suspect still on the loosePolice are searching for a suspect who snatched a mother’s purse in the parking lot of a daycare in northwest Houston last month.
Daycare that serves medically independent children closing its doors because of financial problems in SW Houston
Read full article: Daycare that serves medically independent children closing its doors because of financial problems in SW HoustonA daycare that specializes in medically dependent children is closing its doors.
Photo of kids in NW Harris Co. leaving daycare through fence raises concerns, prompts action
Read full article: Photo of kids in NW Harris Co. leaving daycare through fence raises concerns, prompts actionA picture circulating on social media that has some parents in the Spring area furious and concerned.
United Methodist Church launching low-cost daycare centers for qualifying parents in need
Read full article: United Methodist Church launching low-cost daycare centers for qualifying parents in needIn Houston’s historic Third Ward, what has been called a daycare desert by some, Trinity United Methodist Church is one of nine churches throughout Texas that will be offering low-cost, and in some cases, no-cost-subsidized daycare for children ages 8 weeks to 5 years old.
7 free things you can score now and upcoming days
Read full article: 7 free things you can score now and upcoming daysFree workout classes from Orangetheory FitnessThis upcoming Sunday, Nov. 1, Orangetheory Fitness is offering a free one-hour Daylight Savings workout. Free day of childcareKindercare Learning Centers are offering parents a free day of childcare. The car rental company will give one free day to customers who reserve a car for two days. It is giving its customers a chance to score a free Whopper if you visit a competitor’s restaurant location that has been shut down. West and confirm your location through the Burger King app you’ll receive a coupon for a free Whopper.
Questions you should ask before sending kids to summer camps and daycares
Read full article: Questions you should ask before sending kids to summer camps and daycaresHOUSTON – While Texas summer camps and daycare centers are back open for business, there are some important questions you need to ask before deciding whether to send your kids to one. Patrick Quinlan of Kingwood is sending his 4-year-old daughter, Hazel, to a day camp at Kids in Action. “It’s pretty much the same kids which really helps minimize the spread as well,” said Diane Havens of Kids in Action. “So it’s not different kids every day, it’s the same kids, same teachers, same classrooms.”Those are all key things parents should look for. Another thing parents should ask is if the toys and other items kids touch each day are sanitized between uses.
What you need to know about sending your child back to day care
Read full article: What you need to know about sending your child back to day carePublished: May 7, 2020, 6:20 am Updated: May 7, 2020, 7:02 amA lot of day cares closed when schools did or some temporarily downsized. Now, as businesses reopen and parents return to work, the Centers for Disease Control and the state government have issued guidelines for child care centers. The CDC says:Classes should include the same group of kids each day, with the same providers. Cancel or postpone special events such as festivals, holiday events, and special performances. Many day cares plan to have children dropped off at the front door to limit how many people come into the facility.
Mother upset with how daycare handled her daughter’s injuries
Read full article: Mother upset with how daycare handled her daughter’s injuriesRICHMOND – A concerned mother said her 2-year-old daughter was bitten and pinched while at the Kiddie Academy in Richmond last week. “I’m putting her in the bath, and I see the two marks on her shoulder,” Heather Landrum said. Landrum believes the daycare should do more when it comes to child safety. The Kiddie Academy of Richmond provided a written statement:The child had been enrolled in the Academy for three days. Again, our primary concern is the health and well-being of this child over the short and long-term.