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Providers look to Legislature to help fix Southeast Alaska's 'child care desert'

Days are long, and staff turnover is high. Not enough people get into the field. And the problem is especially bad in Southeast. ....

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Millions of relief dollars are finally on the way for Alaska's child care centers

Last year, the Gold Creek Child Development Center in Juneau was operating at half capacity even though it had more than 100 kids on its wait list. It was struggling to hire and keep teachers. But after an infusion of aid money, Director Amanda Gornik says things have turned around. ....

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Juneau child care centers face staff challenges

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) Programs run by tribal and local governments are seeking to help. ....

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Juneau daycares facing short staff

JUNEAU (AP) — Programs run by tribal and local governments are seeking to help child care providers in Juneau but challenges remain even with higher wages and bonuses the programs ....

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Juneau child care centers face staff challenges

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) Programs run by tribal and local governments are seeking to help child care providers in Juneau but challenges remain even with higher wages and bonuses the programs make possible. ....

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