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The Breaking Point:
2 - 6 Children for Every 1 Available Licensed Child Care Seat in Delaware
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Who We Are
First State Pre-K is a coalition of partners focused on expanding access to publicly funded high quality early care and education in Delaware.
"Pre-K" in Delaware refers to child care programs for ages 0-5.
Delaware has made significant progress in recent years, but we still have a long way to go. Today, only 1 in 5 children are enrolled in a publicly funded child care program.
Why 0-5 Matters
Why does pre-K Matter? Quality child care is linked to better academic outcomes and fuller lives. Check out Child Care 101 to get the basics.
High-quality pre-K is one of the best investments we can make. It’s linked to fuller, richer lives for kids—and their parents.
Yet Delaware ranks 42nd in nation in state-funded pre-K access for four-year-olds, and 24th among states in providing access to three-year-olds. Forty nine percent of all Delaware children are not served by any pre-k program today.
Reduced Grade Retention
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Increased Graduation Rates
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Reduced Special Ed Placements
Decreased Crime and Incarceration
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Stronger Economy
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