Providers, Families, Business Community Agree: Delaware’s Child Care Crisis Imperils More than Just Parents
For Delaware parents with young kids like Rodel’s own Kim Lopez, the state’s child care crisis is a daily reality.
But today, the crisis has spilled beyond just households with kids and their would-be child care centers.
The ripple effects into businesses, the general workforce, and the overall economy are resonating clearly...
As Child Care Crisis Rages On, Fewer Children Are Being Served. How?
For years, Delaware families have struggled to find affordable, quality child care. Of the approximately 60,000 children in Delaware from zero to five, only a small portion are being served by state-supported programs. The result? Only about half of Delaware children enter kindergarten with a preschool experience. Research shows that children...
We’re Hiring: Communications and Digital Media Specialist
Rodel is hiring!
Job title: Communications and Digital Media Specialist
Reports to: Director of Communications
Summary: The Communications and Digital Media Specialist will bring an energetic and forward-thinking perspective to ensure that Delaware is global leader in educating each of its students to contribute and thrive. The...
Federal Funds for Child Care Will Help, but Not Solve Delaware’s Crisis
ARPA Funding Announced November 1
This week, Gov. John Carney announced $120.6 million in funding for early childhood allocated through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Included in this total are $66 million previously awarded (as required by the Federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in the form of Child Care...