Childcare
Beersheba court sentences two caregivers for abuse of toddlers in daycare
Two caregivers in Beersheba were sentenced to prison after being convicted of repeatedly abusing toddlers, with the court stressing the betrayal of trust and lasting harm to the children.
The silent wave
Israel's Knesset pushes to create daycare oversight authority after Jerusalem tragedy
Jerusalem daycare tragedy: Why make the story worse than it is? - opinion
Democratic states sue Trump administration over childcare fund freeze
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York challenged the administration's freezing of more than $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds based on alleged fraud.
China taxes condoms, contraceptives, in push to combat declining population
China's population fell for a third consecutive year in 2024 and experts have cautioned the downturn will continue.
Why Collaboration, Not Competition, Will Cure Rare Cancers
International Neuroblastoma Awareness Day is marked each year on December 5 in more than 50 countries and the day’s theme, “Together We Can,” is more than a slogan
Israeli child hospitalized after leaving kindergarten bruised, parents claim police inaction
The five-year-old student was hospitalized after her parents received notification from an after-school program that the child was experiencing a "minor medical matter."
Invisible war wounds: Taub Center says vital to strengthen support for Jewish, Arab youngsters
To alleviate the unique difficulties of the Arab population, the researchers recommended designing dedicated programs for financial assistance, psychological support, and equality in responses.
How it will work: Nationwide vaccination against deadly respiratory virus for infants begins
This Tuesday, the Health Ministry will begin training medical teams ahead of a historic campaign to protect all Israeli infants against RSV.
Parents rule, grandparents are cool: A look at grandparenting today - analysis
Approximately 1.5 million Israelis are grandparents. One in every six Israeli families is multi-generational, with three generations living together.
The biggest reform you never saw: Child daycare in Israel now costs more - opinion
Currently, 40% of children aged 0-3 in Israel do not attend any childcare facility. The mother or grandmother often becomes the main caregiver during daytime working hours.
Tel Aviv daycare owner and assistants arrested for child abuse
The arrests follow an investigation initiated last weekend after a one-year-old toddler returned home from daycare with a broken arm.
![A DAYCARE CENTER in Jerusalem. [Illustrative photo]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/426798 "A DAYCARE CENTER in Jerusalem. [Illustrative photo]")
Toddlers found wandering streets of Netanya alone, Israel Police investigate
The Netanya police opened an investigation into the incident and are expected to question the daycare staff.
