While the child care sector in Central Washington and beyond has weathered turbulence in recent decades, targeted programs offer pockets of hope. Read more

For nearly four decades, an early learning program at Central Washington University has provided child care for the children of university students, faculty and staff. Read more

While the federal deadline for individual tax filing was pushed back to May 17, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service has not postponed the April 15 deadline for quarterly filings. That means child care providers will need to finish filing this week. Read more

Vaccines for Washington child care providers could be a turning point – but first, they'll need to find an appointment.Learn more from reporter Janelle Retka in this special edition of The Growth Gap. Read more

Lorena Miranda is a Yakima-based in-home child care provider, mother and grandmother. She’s also a representative of in-home child care providers for the state’s union, SEIU Local 925. Read more