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A kindergarten teacher in St. Charles, Illinois, was arrested for intentionally causing diarrheal illness in children under her care.

A kindergarten spot in New York can cost between 200,000 to 400,000 kroner a year, making it increasingly difficult for families to afford childcare.

Tallinn city council member Natalie Mets criticizes the city government's family policy, urging for funds to be directed toward building new kindergartens.

Registrations for students in public kindergartens and primary schools in Greece for the 2026-2027 school year will take place from March 2 to 23, 2026, and will be conducted electronically.

Lithuanian families returning from abroad face significant challenges in securing suitable educational environments for their young children due to language barriers and sudden transitions.

A transgender substitute teacher at a North Carolina elementary school was fired after parents raised concerns about provocative clothing and a 'wolf' persona around students.

A girl born in 2022 was hit by a reversing BMW while playing in a kindergarten yard in Klaipėda, Lithuania, prompting an investigation into the incident.

A collision between a kindergarten bus and a passenger car in Onaga, Fukuoka, resulted in nine children and four staff members being transported to the hospital.

A case of tuberculosis has been confirmed in a kindergarten in Trondheim, Norway, prompting testing for affected children and staff.

Estonian kindergarten teachers devised a foolproof method to distinguish between twin girls, gaining viral fame on TikTok.

There is a significant decline in the number of births in December over the past six years compared to other months, primarily due to later kindergarten admissions and school readiness issues.

A break-in occurred at a kindergarten in Reykjavik, where items were reported stolen.

The Labor opposition in Tasmania has proposed extending kindergarten to five days a week to enhance early childhood education as many children are not meeting developmental goals.

A reported explosion at a private kindergarten in Vilnius was confirmed to be a false alarm due to a technical failure in the heating system.

Czech taxpayers are set to benefit from the return of kindergarten subsidies and additional tax reliefs, leading to significant savings annually.

Residents in Nantes express concern over escalating drug trafficking issues after syringes and drug caches were found near a kindergarten.

Opposition is growing against the plans to build a kindergarten in Pullach on Kreuzeckstraße, leading local council factions to demand an immediate halt to the project.

The city has announced that the first 36 hours of kindergarten services will be free of charge for parents.

The article discusses the issues surrounding kindergartens in Reykjavik.

A suspicious bag found in Herrljunga, Sweden led to the evacuation of a nearby kindergarten as bomb disposal experts investigate the potential threat.

A suspicious bag found near a kindergarten in Herrljunga led to an evacuation, but authorities later confirmed the object was harmless.

A kindergarten in Finland struggles with cultural integration as only three children speak Finnish, prompting the director to call for political attention to address societal challenges.

A Massachusetts judge ruled that a father cannot exclude his son from kindergarten lessons featuring books on gender stereotypes.

A fake babysitter attempted to kidnap a 3-year-old girl from a kindergarten in Rome, alarming local parents and prompting calls for an investigation.

Therapy services have been ensured for kindergarten children while compensation is sought for affected individuals.

Residents near Vébær Kindergarten experienced flashing streetlights for almost two hours due to a damaged underground cable.

A kindergarten group from Viljandi won a competition organized by the Emergency Center to promote awareness of the emergency number 112.

Attendance at kindergartens in Latvia has decreased for the fourth consecutive week due to illness, according to the monitoring data from the Disease Prevention and Control Centre.

Russian forces launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia, hitting a kindergarten and several apartment buildings, but fortunately no injuries were reported.

The article discusses the natural emotional challenges children face when adapting to kindergarten and how parents can support them.

A previously convicted man has been accused of multiple thefts from kindergartens in Liepaja, Latvia, after police investigations revealed a pattern of criminal activity.

A man in Liepāja is facing charges for multiple thefts, including in kindergartens and a medical facility, accumulating notable financial losses.

The city of Ylöjärvi made the rare decision to terminate a kindergarten employee, following reports of misconduct from colleagues.

A kindergarten in Ramsi, Estonia, launched its winter Olympic week with a ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame and raising of the Olympic flag by staff and children.

Prince Akishino and his son Prince Hisahito participated in the 'National School and Kindergarten Biotope Competition 2025' held at the Tokyo National Museum, engaging with children and appreciating the importance of environmental education.

This article covers an episode of the talk show 'Sprengisandi' where various topics including the Epstein documents and the current economic situation in Iceland are discussed.

Lina Balčiūnienė decided to leave her job as a kindergarten deputy and pursue her passion for crafting unique jewelry from animal antlers and teeth.

Finnish Parliament Speaker Jussi Halla-aho expresses reluctance to impose stricter rules on MPs' behavior amidst ongoing harassment allegations linked to the SDP parliamentary group.

Residents have reported an abandoned car standing at a kindergarten in Dreiliņi for several years, with no action taken despite multiple notifications to the police.

Crown Prince Haakon emphasized the importance of caring for his family during a visit to a Sami kindergarten in Oslo, highlighting support for his brother Marius and his responsibilities towards his wife and children.

Recent federal data reveals that approximately one-third of children aged 3 to 5 in the United States are not adequately prepared for kindergarten, highlighting the need for a broader understanding of essential readiness skills.

Riga plans to physically close ten kindergarten buildings and reorganize several preschools starting next school year, with additional mergers of general education schools anticipated by the 2026/2027 school year.

The Riga municipality assures that teachers who wish to continue working in the city's pre-school education institutions will not lose their jobs despite upcoming changes to the education system, attributed mainly to demographic trends.

Planned changes in the Riga municipality's preschool education network will notably impact neighborhoods like Vecmīlgrāvis, Iļģuciems, and Ķengarags, as revealed by deputy chairman Vilnis Ķirsis in an interview.

The article discusses a parent's challenge of getting their strong-willed daughter to stay in kindergarten without her beloved toy, reflecting on the difficulties of family dynamics and parenting.

A kindergarten in Espoo has received mixed reactions as they placed children outside in -30 degrees Celsius, highlighting the lack of an official cold limit for outdoor play in Finnish daycares.

A family in Kaunas District faces serious bureaucratic challenges after failing to secure a kindergarten referral, despite finding a placement in the city for their child.

Starting from 2027, the number of teachers trained for kindergarten and secondary education will decrease by over 3,000 to align with the declining trend of teacher appointments.

In Kumamoto Prefecture's Mashiki Town, a collision occurred between a kindergarten shuttle and a passenger car, resulting in three children being transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

The Croatian Parliament will debate new rules for political advertising and government proposals to amend the Law on Preschool Education on Thursday.