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A San Diego law would force landlords to allow their tenants operate childcare facilities in their units. Not only that, but landlords have to notify tenants of their right to do so. This law brings with it a lot of liability for landlords if a child is hurt.

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) - The economy is touching so many areas of our lives. With unemployment in Michigan climbing over 14% more parents are taking care of their young children at home rather than turning to child care. After all, if a parent is not working, they often don't need and can't afford child care for their child. As the economy has dropped and regulations increased in recent years, the number of licensed family home child care providers in Michigan has fallen from 9,999 in 2004 to 6,888 in 2008. Jan Wierenga of the YMCA says, "We've seen a lot...