Childcare
Parents to get childcare boost from 2015
Mar 19, 2013 11:53 EDT
The government on Tuesday announced plans enabling parents to claw back 20 percent of childcare costs up to a limit of £1,200 from 2015 onwards.
Parents to get childcare boost
Mar 19, 2013 02:47 EDT
The government is set to announce plans enabling parents to claw back 20 percent of childcare costs up to a limit of £1,200 from 2015, the BBC reported on Tuesday.
Filipina nanny set for US trial against Sharon Stone
Mar 15, 2013 20:37 EDT
A US judge cleared the way for a Filipina former nanny of Sharon Stone to go to trial against the US actress for wrongful dismissal and harassment, including racist abuse.
English nursery ratios to be raised under govt plans
Jan 29, 2013 07:41 EST
Nursery workers and childminders in England will be allowed to look after more children at once under controversial new government reforms announced on Tuesday.
Filipina ex-nanny sues Sharon Stone; star slams claim
May 23, 2012 21:45 EDT
A Filipina former nanny of Sharon Stone is suing the US film star for wrongful dismissal and harassment, including by allegedly making derogatory remarks about her ethnicity and religion.
Filipina ex-nanny sues Sharon Stone for abuse
May 23, 2012 19:43 EDT
A Filipina former nanny of Sharon Stone is suing the US film star for wrongful dismissal and harassment, including by allegedly making derogatory remarks about her ethnicity and religion.
Nanny seeks restraining order on Halle Berry's ex
Jan 25, 2012 12:02 EST
A US judge Tuesday declined to grant a restraining order requested by Halle Berry's former nanny, who claimed the actress's ex-boyfriend had pushed her and risked hurting the couple's daughter.
Minnesota judge blocks child care unionization vote
Dec 05, 2011 17:02 EST
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - A state court judge blocked on Monday a unionization vote by thousands of state-licensed and subsidized child care workers that had been ordered by Democratic Governor Mark Dayton.
Minnesota governor calls union vote on day care workers
Nov 15, 2011 20:08 EST
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's Democratic Governor Mark Dayton decided on Tuesday to allow thousands of state licensed and subsidized child care workers to vote on unionization, a move Republicans may challenge in court.
Minnesota governor calls union vote on day care workers
Nov 15, 2011 19:58 EST
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's Democratic Governor Mark Dayton decided on Tuesday to allow thousands of state licensed and subsidized child care workers to vote on unionization, a move Republicans said they may challenge in court.
Minnesota governor calls for union vote on day care workers
Nov 15, 2011 16:00 EST
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's Democratic Governor Mark Dayton decided on Tuesday to allow thousands of state licensed and subsidized child care workers to vote on unionization, an election Republicans said they may challenge in court.
California governor vetoes child-care unionization
Oct 05, 2011 00:18 EDT
SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) - California Governor Jerry Brown, saying "no" to the organized labor groups that helped elect him, vetoed a bill on Tuesday to allow some child-care workers to unionize.
California governor vetoes child-care unionization
Oct 04, 2011 23:53 EDT
SACRAMENTO, Calif (Reuters) - California Governor Jerry Brown, saying "no" to the organized labor groups that helped elect him, vetoed a bill on Tuesday to allow some child-care workers to unionize.
Swedish daycare to test GPS for tracking kids
Sep 21, 2011 12:04 EDT
A daycare centre in the southern Swedish city of Malmoe said Wednesday it planned to test GPS devices for tracking children when they are out on excursions.
Budget cuts' effect felt in state
Aug 20, 2011 20:00 EDT
Severity of slicing into social services seen. CARSON CITY - Democratic and Republican lawmakers were reluctant to admit they had made hard cuts during the 2011 Legislature, when they struck a compromise budget deal that included the extension of some tax increases set to expire in June.
Tax-Friendly Ways to Pay for After-School Care
Aug 11, 2011 20:00 EDT
The expense may be eligible for the dependent-care tax credit or reimbursement from a dependent-care flexible spending account.. The expense may be eligible for the dependent-care tax credit or reimbursement from a dependent-care flexible spending account.
Don't skip the nanny background check
Jul 27, 2011 17:43 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hiring well is a challenge no matter what the business, but when choosing a nanny or full-time babysitter, the stakes are higher than any other position that you might fill. After all, this person will take care of your child when you're not directly supervising.
'Illegal' toddlers pack Tel Aviv's pirate nurseries
Jun 07, 2011 03:39 EDT
Blessing Okpara normally looks after 11 children in her cramped two-bedroom Tel Aviv apartment, but even with just five toddlers charging around the place looks fit to burst.
Kids' noise is all right, says Berlin
Feb 16, 2011 11:58 EST
Germany's cabinet Wednesday adopted draft legislation aimed at battling a growing tide of complaints against noisy children, in what is a rapidly ageing society.
NY investigative agency screens bankers, nannies
Feb 15, 2011 13:48 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Parents who love their children as much as protecting their millions can now hire an investigative service normally reserved for checking out highly paid bankers to screen potential nannies.
