WV childcare centers face financial struggles, staff shortages ahead of special session

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WV childcare centers face financial struggles, staff shortages ahead of special session

KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – More than 600 childcare centers across the state are at risk of closure according to the West Virginia Women’s Alliance, who attributes this to a lack of funding and a lack of professionals working in childcare. One center in the Kanawha County area, “Momma Bear’s” announced this week that it will close its doors on May 31 after struggling to stay afloat for months. Ahead of a special session, investing more dollars i…