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With $1 billion budget surplus, NC lawmakers return to Raleigh for 2024 session

State worker raises, Medicaid, child care, private school vouchers and more could be part of the 2024 budget debate as the short session kicks off April 24.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

With $1 billion budget surplus, NC lawmakers return to Raleigh for 2024 session

NC's pre-K attendance rate falls behind other states

More North Carolina children are attending public pre-kindergarten programs, but attendance remains lower than most other states, according to a new report from a group that tracks early education across the U.S.

'Childcare cliff': Families struggle as another daycare center closes, NC considered childcare desert

Northern Wake County parents have just a few weeks to find new childcare for their kids. Some of the issues cited by Rolesville's Rhymes and Reasons daycare center are common statewide.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

'Childcare cliff': Families struggle as another daycare center closes, NC considered childcare desert

Cary partners with church for affordable housing, childcare project

A creative partnership between church and state is coming together in Cary to create affordable housing and childcare.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Cary partners with church for affordable housing, childcare project

NC child care leader warns of looming financial crisis

A new study shows nearly one in three child care providers in North Carolina could be forced to close this year without additional financial help from the state. Some advocates say a major overhaul is needed to stabilize the system.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol bureau chief

NC child care leader warns of looming financial crisis

Top 5 affordable childcare, after-school options in Raleigh & Durham

The issue of finding affordable after-school care is a problem many parents across North Carolina face. Here is a list of after-school care options for Raleigh, Durham and the surrounding areas.

Applications for Durham Public Schools' after-school lottery open Monday

On Monday, Durham elementary school parents will sign their kids up for a popular after-school care program. This time, though, the program will use a lottery system to fill slots.

2-year-old loses part of his finger at Farmville daycare

A Farmville daycare is responding after a 2-year-old boy lost part of his finger at the daycare.

WITN staff

2-year-old loses part of his finger at Farmville daycare

Enrollment switch concerns Durham parents with children in after-school care

Many parents with children enrolled in Durham Public Schools are concerned after the district announced its popular after-school program is moving to a lottery system to fill slots.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Enrollment switch concerns Durham parents with children in after-school care

Price of raising kids contributes to smaller family sizes

The cost of living is a major concern for many Americans, including those who live in North Carolina. The average American family is having fewer children, and the average cost of child care is around $9,200 per year.

High costs shrink size of families: The price of raising kids

The cost of living is a major concern for many Americans. The average American family is having fewer children, and the average cost of child care is around $9,200 per year.

Dan Haggerty, WRAL anchor/reporter

High costs shrink size of families: The price of raising kids

NC child care model "unsustainable," approaching fiscal cliff, leaders caution

The state's top child care regulator warned lawmakers Tuesday that child care in North Carolina could become a lot harder to find unless they take action to avert a coming "fiscal cliff."

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief

NC child care model "unsustainable," approaching fiscal cliff, leaders caution

House passes bipartisan tax bill to expand child tax credit

Overall, the deal would reduce federal revenue by $399 million over 10 years.

Billions in tax breaks could help some parents. Here's how

House GOP leaders continue to push a $78 billion bipartisan tax package that would temporarily expand the child tax credit and restore a number of business tax benefits. But many hurdles remain, and whether it ultimately passes both chambers is in doubt.

By Tami Luhby, CNN

Billions in tax breaks could help some parents. Here's how

New center opens amid child care shortage

Roy Dawson has 35 seats open right now, available for infants up to 12-year-olds.

New child care center opens in Rocky Mount amid shortage

Before Kids Academy and Childcare Center was a reality, it was Roy Dawson's dream. Dawson came out of retirement after 20 years to run the center.

Heidi Kirk, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

New child care center opens in Rocky Mount amid shortage

State child care liaison would support efforts to lure workers

When you think about economic development, you probably think of incentives, not child care. But North Carolina Commerce Secretary Machelle Sanders says access to affordable, quality child care is a growing problem for businesses, especially when it comes to recruiting them.