Carrie MonahanWill Higher Standards Force Shelter Families to Lose Access to Childcare?In the chapel-turned-nursery of Siena House, Sister Mary Doris, 80, looks around at the picture books, push cars, bouncers, walkers, and…Oct 23, 2018Oct 23, 2018
Carrie MonahanBeyond pay, there’s a health care gap among NYC childcare workersNEW YORK, NY — When Head Start teacher Devora Unger, 33, went to an ophthalmologist last year, she paid $1,000 for an eye exam and a pair…Oct 4, 2018Oct 4, 2018
Carrie MonahanCity Council to require testing of water for lead in schools and day care centersOn Sept. 27, New York City Council introduced a package of 25 bills to enforce existing lead laws. Two amendments would require annual…Sep 29, 2018Sep 29, 2018
Carrie MonahanChildcare Centers Wait, and Wait, for City To Make Critical Repairs“You have reached the New York City Housing Authority… For maintenance, press 1.”Sep 26, 2018Sep 26, 2018
Carrie MonahanNYC’s Pre-K Creates Pay Gap for TeachersNew York City Mayor Bill De Blasio has come through on his most prominent campaign promise, providing over 70,000 families access to…Sep 15, 2018Sep 15, 2018