Delaware
Working families in Delaware need accessible, affordable, quality child care and early learning opportunities for their children.
Currently, federal and state early learning programs reach thousands of young children and their families in Delaware. But too many working families in Delaware are missing out. As a direct result of child care issues, the Delaware economy loses millions of dollars each year in the form of lost earnings, productivity, and revenue.
There are 65K children ages 5 and under in Delaware – 67% of these children have all available parents in the workforce.
The typical annual cost of child care for an infant in Delaware is around $15,000.
The Child Care and Development Block Grant only reaches 13% of eligible families in Delware. (This federal program helps low-income parents afford child care.)
On average, child care providers in Delaware earn just $28,240 a year; this can make it a challenge to recruit and retain this workforce, leading to supply issues.
Delaware’s economy loses $415M annually due to child care challenges
Delaware: In The Headlines
The hidden cost of child care in Delaware: Families skipping meals, quitting jobs and falling into debt
WHYY | december 5, 2024
Some families are turning down promotions and making financial sacrifices to qualify for state help amid skyrocketing costs.
Opinion: Investing in Early Learning Matters
Delaware Business Times | dECEMBER 3, 2024
If you want to achieve third grade reading mastery, 100% high school graduation, or any other educational goal, the best investment you can make is to invest in early learning.
New survey finds many Delawareans struggling with child care costs
Delaware Public Media | November 20, 2024
A new survey finds a number of Delaware parents struggling to afford child care, as costs for the service continue to rise.
Delaware Resources & News
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