Childcare
Israeli daycares plagued by licensing and inspection gaps, endangering toddlers, report finds
The report, published Tuesday, examined oversight of daycare centers for children from birth through age three, a system that served around 212,000 toddlers in licensed facilities during the 2024-25
Haredi parties halt coalition voting over daycare bill pulled from Knesset agenda
A baby’s burp after feeding: A myth that causes unnecessary worry or a real need?
Knesset advances ultra-Orthodox daycare subsidy bill after haredi threat to back Oct. 7 probe
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.
Weight-loss injections are safe and effective for children as young as six, new study shows
Results showed that children treated with Saxenda reduced their Body Mass Index (BMI) by 5.8%, while the control group saw only a 1.6% reduction.
Shas labor minister requests year delay in haredi daycare subsidy cuts
Removing yeshiva studies from the list of occupations that qualify for daycare subsidies would require a number of software updates, according to Ben Tzur.
