![Christina Zimmerman, who teaches fourth grade at Endeavor Elementary, drops off her daughter Parker, 1, at the school's onsite daycare on Feb. 29, 2024, in Nampa, Idaho. (Carly Flandro/Idaho Education News via AP)](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2024/05/07/AP24127021076781_t1170.jpg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
Christina Zimmerman, who teaches fourth grade at Endeavor Elementary, drops off her daughter Parker, 1, at the school's onsite daycare on Feb. 29, 2024, in Nampa, Idaho. (Carly Flandro/Idaho Education News via AP)
May 7, 2024
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One way to appreciate teachers: These schools provide their day care
In states such as Idaho, where funding for early childhood education is limited, some schools are spearheading initiatives to provide quality, affordable child care.