Child Care

Five significant shortages continue to impact residents and businesses in Michigan.

A new report shows Michigan is one of the most expensive states in the country when it comes to child care costs.

And while Kevin McAllister manages to grocery shop for himself, do his own laundry, and fend off criminals from robbing his home, could he legally be left home alone? And what age can a child legally be left home alone in Michigan and any other state?

Last minute, reliable child care may not be so hard to come by in the future. Two West Michigan moms are launching an app to help parents find child care.