Tag: early learning
We Shouldn’t Depend on Market Rate Studies to Fund Early Learning
March 15th, 2021
The child care industry across the nation is in dire peril. In Delaware, the situation is just as grim. Advocates are rallying around the state’s budgetary process in hopes of increasing state investments to save struggling providers. Even before COVID-19—which caused havoc by raising costs while lowering enrollment—early child care...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware: Making Progress on Consolidating and Aligning Early Childhood Services
Early Childhood Education, News, Policy and Practice
January 26th, 2021
After over a decade of studies and advocacy for more efficient, streamlined early childhood services, Delaware is making significant progress in consolidating its oversight and governance. As advocates and experts have noted, the government bodies that oversee early childhood issues in Delaware is fragmented, at best. At one time, there...VIEW ARTICLE
5 Key Takeaways from the Early Childhood Council’s Strategic Plan
Early Childhood Education, News, Policy and Practice
November 19th, 2020
As holidays approach during an extra stressful year, families with young children are no doubt extra grateful for the childcare providers in their lives. The local industry has adapted mightily to help kids and families, and the Delaware Early Childhood Council is responding to the times with its new strategic plan. The plan celebrates...VIEW ARTICLE
Childcare During a Pandemic
Early Childhood Education, News
September 11th, 2020
As Delaware begins to go back to school for the fall, its childcare industry is more critical than ever. Children and families deserve access to high-quality childcare so parents can return to work, and students can have safe and engaging places to thrive. COVID-19 not only battered our economy, but has also closed or severely limited...VIEW ARTICLE