Childcare centres in various regions have faced closures and suspensions due to safety concerns. In Chatham County, a facility is among three childcare facilities facing closure this year. In North Carolina, the 2026 budget includes millions for a childcare subsidy program. Meanwhile, a childcare worker in Le Mars has been accused of assaulting a 4-year-old. In Australia, a childcare centre was forced to close after recording 126 breaches. In New Hampshire, childcare costs are being evaluated through a cost assessment.